Political conflict in Madhya Pradesh: Relatives of leaders in viral video scandal

A political conflict has unfolded in Madhya Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress Party exchanging words over viral videos that have emerged. These videos allegedly show misconduct by Aditya Singh, nephew of Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, and Prabal Patel, son of BJP minister Prahlad Patel.

Police have registered an FIR against Aditya Singh, along with his driver, for allegedly obstructing a state government campaign in Guna district. The video captures Aditya, former municipal chairman of Raghogarh, holding a cigarette and arguing with government officials, including a police officer.

Reacting to the incident, Digvijaya Singh noted that the booking was due to a ‘petty incident’. In contrast, BJP spokesperson Narendra Saluja criticized Singh for downplaying the behavior. Congress leader Yogendra Singh Parihar released a counter-video showing minister Prahlad Patel’s son allegedly manhandling police in Jabalpur.

(With input from agencies.)