Argus News - Odisha: BJP Files Cyber Complaints Against BJD leader Manmath Rautaray

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14: A BJP delegation in Odisha on Friday lodged two separate written complaints at the Bhubaneswar Cyber Police Station here against BJD leader Manmath Rautaray and social activist Sandeep Singh for allegedly making derogatory, misleading, and indecent remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

BJP Leaders Demand Strict Action

State BJP Vice President Dr. Jatin Mahanty informed that Singh had posted false allegations against the Prime Minister on his social media handle “X,” which he described as a punishable offense under cyber law. Similarly, Rautaray was accused of using abusive language against both leaders during the Nuapada by-election campaign. A video of the remarks was first uploaded on Facebook and later circulated widely.

Cyber Law Invocation

Dr. Mahanty emphasized that misuse of social media to insult national and state leaders constitutes a serious violation of cyber law. He demanded strict legal action and immediate arrest of both individuals. “Such acts are not only indecent but also criminal in nature,” he said.

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Delegation Submits Complaints

A BJP delegation including senior leader Mahesh Mahanty, state media coordinator Sujit Kumar Das, legal cell coordinator Jayant Jena, and social media coordinator Umakant Pattnayak accompanied Dr. Mahanty to submit the complaints. The party reiterated its stance that cyber law provisions must be enforced to deter similar incidents in the future.

Political Context

The complaints come in the backdrop of heightened political activity following the Nuapada by-election, where BJP secured a massive victory. The party leadership has underscored its commitment to protecting the dignity of national and state leaders while calling for accountability in the digital space.