A complaint was lodged against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Patna Civil Court on Monday for his alleged derogatory remarks about the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The statement in question was made by Kejriwal on January 9 which sparked outrage among residents of the two states. The complaint was filed by advocate Bablu Kumar under Section 356 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sahita (BNS).
According to Kumar, the statement insulted the dignity and sentiments of the people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The case will be heard in the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court on January 21. “This complaint has been filed because Arvind Kejriwal’s statement has hurt the sentiments of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh,” Kumar said.