US EditionControversy Erupts After Maulana Rashidi Slapped Post-Debate Incident
NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, JUL 29 – The assault followed provocative remarks against SP MP Dimple Yadav, sparking a police complaint and viral video amid growing political tensions, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Maulana Sajid Rashidi was slapped by two men inside a Noida TV studio after a debate show he participated in.
- The attack occurred shortly after Rashidi's provocative comments targeting Dimple Yadav, a member of the Samajwadi Party, led to legal complaints and widespread backlash.
- Rashidi accused the assault of being deliberate and planned, claimed he had received threats for days, and that the incident was filmed and shared online.
- Two accused, Kuldeep Bhati and Mohit Nagar, who are linked with the Samajwadi Party, were named in Rashidi's complaint filed at Sector 126 police station.
- The incident sparked political protests and online debate while Samajwadi Party leaders condemned violence and said law would take its course.
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After a debate on a private channel in Noida, Samajwadi Party leaders slapped Maulana Rashid. It is alleged that the Maulana had made indecent remarks on MP Dimple Yadav. SP leaders say that he was asked to apologize several times but the Maulana did not agree. The video of the incident has gone viral and there has been a stir in the party.
Controversy Erupts After Maulana Rashidi Slapped Post-Debate Incident
Maulana Sajid Rashidi faced physical assault from alleged Samajwadi Party youths following a debate where he reportedly made derogatory remarks about MP Dimple Yadav. A video circulated online by one assailant claimed responsibility. Rashidi has filed a complaint, and police are investigating the incident.
Maulana Sajid Rashidi slapped in TV studio over remarks on Dimple Yadav
Hyderabad: Maulana Sajid Rashidi, who is a regular participant in Indian news debates and is famous for his frank opinions, was attacked on Tuesday within a Noida-based television studio by two men reportedly linked with the Samajwadi Party. The attack took place at a break in a TV debate during which Rashidi had allegedly made inflammatory statements against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav. A clip of the attack has since become viral on social …
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