Patna: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan allegedly received a death threat on social media. Party spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt lodged a complaint at the Cyber Police Station in Patna on Friday.
The threat was allegedly issued by an Instagram user under the name ‘Tiger Meraj Idisi’, Bhatt informed the police. The threat was issued due to Paswan’s growing popularity. The act “clearly reflects criminal intent and involvement in unlawful activities,” Bhatt said in his complaint.
“I request you to take immediate cognizance of the seriousness of this matter and initiate prompt action. Kindly arrest the suspect without delay and ensure that the strictest possible punishment is delivered,” the complaint said.
Cyber DCP Nitish Chandra Dharia said: “On the night of July 11, at around 9 pm, Union Minister Chirag Paswan received a death threat via social media. A case has been registered in the Patna Cyber Police Station, and legal action is underway…”
Paswan announced his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar elections while addressing a gathering in Saran last week.
“Today, from this sacred land of Saran, I am declaring before all of you that yes, I will contest the election. I will contest the election for the people of Bihar, for my brothers, for my mothers, for my sisters, and we will create a system in Bihar, we will build a Bihar that will truly take the state forward on the path of development,” he said.
LJP (Ram Vilas) is part of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It is expected to keep on allying with the NDA for the upcoming Bihar polls. However, Paswan has not yet confirmed his stance on it.
Elections in Bihar are expected to be held in October or November this year. The Election Commission of India has already begun preparations but the dates are yet to be announced.
