Nagpur Cyber Police Register FIR Against Content Creators over Alleged Defamatory Campaign Targeting Nitin Gadkari
Police said the complaint names multiple accounts and videos that allegedly spread false claims about ethanol-blended fuel and damaged vehicles.
- On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Nagpur Cyber Police registered an FIR against several social media influencers for allegedly circulating defamatory, misleading content targeting Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding E20 ethanol fuel.
- BJP Nagpur City Social Media Cell Convener Shishir Arun Tripathi filed the complaint, alleging influencers like Manish Kashyap circulated false claims that ethanol causes vehicle damage while using abusive language to harm Gadkari's reputation.
- Authorities registered the case under Sections 356, 352, and 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , 2023, along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, citing videos such as "Defender ho gayi kharab."
- Influencers defended their posts as based on personal vehicle experiences, while AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal separately urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce E20 fuel prices, citing lower mileage concerns.
- Nagpur Cyber Police confirmed the investigation is underway as debate intensifies over the nationwide E20 rollout. AAP leaders argue the government should address citizen grievances rather than label critics negatively.
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Ethanol row: Influencer apologises as 3 accounts go offline after BJP FIR; another digs in heels
Three Instagram accounts went offline after the FIR. While one influencer apologised for using abusive language, he insisted his criticism stemmed from personal experience, saying, "I vote for the BJP... but should people remain silent after facing losses?"
Ethanol fuel row: Nagpur Police register FIR over 'misleading' social media campaign against Nitin Gadkari
The Nagpur Cyber Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against multiple social media content creators for allegedly executing a defamatory digital campaign targeting Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
FIR filed over alleged fake social media campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari on E20 fuel
The Nagpur Cyber Police have filed an FIR against several social media users over alleged fake and defamatory posts targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on E20 fuel. The case comes amid growing criticism of the nationwide E20 rollout
Case filed against 4 influencers over videos targeting Nitin Gadkari for E20
The FIR was filed on the basis of a complaint lodged by a BJP social media cell functionary in Nagpur. According to the complaint, a YouTube video uploaded by influencer Manish Kashyap contained misinformation meant to tarnish Nitin Gadkari's reputation.
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