Muslim Cleric Booked for Making Inflammatory Remarks Against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav

A Muslim cleric, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, has been booked for allegedly making derogatory and inflammatory remarks against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav during a televised debate. Rashidi was accused of making misogynistic comments about Yadav's attire after she visited a mosque. The FIR has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those related to promoting enmity between different groups and imputations prejudicial to national integration. The matter is under investigation.

Lucknow police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Maulana Sajid Rashidi following a complaint by Pravesh Yadav. The complaint alleges that Rashidi made offensive and misogynistic comments against Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav on television and public platforms. The incident occurred after Dimple Yadav visited a mosque, where Rashidi reportedly commented inappropriately on her attire.

The FIR was registered under sections 79 (outraging modesty of women), 196 (promoting enmity between groups), 299 (outrage religious sentiments), 352 (intentional insult), and section 67 of the Information Technology Act at Vibhutikhand police station. The charges include outraging the modesty of a woman, promoting enmity between groups, hurting religious feelings, and intentional insult.

Maulana Sajid Rashidi, a well-known Islamic cleric based in Delhi, is known for his controversial statements about religion and politics. He heads the All India Imam Association (AIIA) and runs a Haj travel business. Rashidi has sparked controversy in the past with remarks against Hindu gods and political leaders, including Dimple Yadav.

The complaint alleges that Rashidi's comments were aimed at inciting religious and communal disharmony. Pravesh Yadav, the complainant, stated that the remarks were not only derogatory and misogynistic but also highly provocative and aimed at inciting religious disharmony and communal tension.

The police have stated that further investigation into the matter is underway. The case highlights the intersection of religion and politics in India and the potential for such remarks to stir communal tensions. The matter is being closely watched by political and social circles.

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