Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai booked over 'abusive' remarks against PM Modi

Key points

• Uttar PradeshCongress chief Ajay Rai was booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime MinisterNarendra Modi during a programme in Mahoba district, police said on Saturday (May 23, 2026).
• The FIR was lodged at Kotwali Nagar police station on Saturday (May 23) on the complaint of Neeraj Rawat, a BJP worker.
• Also Read | Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark on PM Modi reflects his ‘anarchic mindset’: BJP chief According to the complaint, Mr. Rai attended a programme organised on May 22 in Samad Nagar locality by former Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee secretary Brijraj Ahirwar.
• Mr. Rawat alleged that Mr. Rai arrived with a convoy of 15-16 vehicles and 25-30 supporters, causing obstruction on a public road and affecting normal movement in the area.
• The complainant further alleged that police and administrative personnel had to leave their regular duties to maintain law and order at the venue.