#Uttar Pradesh former Cabinet minister #Swami Prasad Maurya. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena
The incident passed off at Saras Crossing, the place the Lok Morcha chief had stopped for a quick welcome occasion organised by native supporters.
According to police, a person slapped him from behind whereas pretending to be ready to garland him.
His supporters instantly caught him and gave him a beating.
Circle Officer (Sadar) Amit Singh instructed PTI Videos that two individuals have been taken into custody in reference to the matter.
“In the crowd of the supporters, there were two people who held garlands in their hands and misbehaved with him,” Mr. Singh stated, including, the 2 are being questioned.
Meanwhile, a video presupposed to be of the assault went viral on social media.
Mr. Maurya later stated the act revealed the type of patronage #Karni Sena will get from these in energy.
“The goons of this organisation are wreaking havoc on law and order in the State under the patronage of the ruling regime,” he stated.
“A few insects from #Karni Sena repeatedly trample over the law, but since they belong to the same community as Chief Minister #Yogi Adityanath, the state government remains silent against such mafia elements,” Mr. Maurya instructed reporters.
The former #Samajwadi Party chief stated the #Karni Sena was anarchic and had no regard for regulation and order. “If goons can carry out such attacks in the presence of police, one can only imagine what they are capable of when police are absent.”
He introduced Lok Morcha will contest the 2027 elections with the slogan ‘BJP Hatao, UP Bachao’ (Remove BJP, Save UP).
Published – August 06, 2025 05:28 pm IST
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