Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh): Congress MLA Babu Jandel has sparked a controversy after a purported video shows him using abusive language for Lord Shiva.
The video was shared by senior BJP leader Narendra Saluja on his X account and is being widely circulated on social media. Netizens have slammed his objectionable remarks, however the Congress MLA has termed it a a 'doctored' clip.
In the viral video, it was seen that Congress MLA Babu Jandel was abusive language while invoking the name of Lord Shiva. He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
Senior BJP leader Narendra Saluja on his post on X, mentioned that Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar had given a speech under the influence of alcohol just a day before.
Saluja criticized the character of Congress leaders, claiming he was disrespecting Lord Bholenath while intoxicated. His post has promoted public outrage against the MLA. He further added that Jandel had previously mentioned that he would blacken his face after the election results, but now the public might do so before the elections due to his controversial video.
Controversy by rivals: MLA Jandel
In response to the controversy, MLA Babu Jandel has come forward and clarified over the phone that Lord Bholenath is also his deity. He stated that he could never think of making such remarks about Lord Bholenath. Jandel then accused Ramnivas Rawat's associates of editing and circulating the video to defame him.
This incident has reignited debates about Jandel's past controversial statements and his political conduct, raising concerns about the impact on his party ahead of upcoming elections.
Mahasabha stages protest
After the video went viral, All India Hindu Mahasabha burned an effigy of Jandel outside a Shiva temple in Gwalior's Daulatganj on Thursday afternoon. "Jandel Murdabad," the angry protestors raised slogans and hurled shows at the effigy.
They have demanded an apology from the Congress MLA.
