Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, has reportedly received death threats and abusive comments on social media. The Jan Satta Dal (Loktantrik) president and Kunda MLA was targeted through three different accounts on Instagram and Facebook over the past week. According to the police, threatening messages and objectionable comments were posted against him between October 23 and October 29. A case has now been registered against unidentified people.
Police Confirm Threatening Messages
Gopiganj Station House Officer Sachchidanand Pandey confirmed that several social media accounts had posted threatening messages and offensive remarks targeting Raja Bhaiya. The police received information about the matter after a formal complaint was submitted. Investigators are now looking into the messages and the accounts allegedly used to post them. The case has drawn attention because the threats were directed at a prominent political leader from Uttar Pradesh.
District President Filed the Complaint
Chandrashekhar Singh, Bhadohi district president of Jan Satta Dal (Loktantrik), filed the complaint on Wednesday evening. According to the police, copies of the threatening messages were also submitted as evidence. The complaint stated that the messages had been appearing on social media since October 23. The police registered a case against unidentified individuals under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
Case Registered Under IT Act
The police have invoked relevant legal provisions, including Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, according to the report. The case concerns objectionable messages and threats allegedly circulated through online platforms. The complaint and copies of the messages are expected to help investigators examine the accounts involved. The identities of the people behind the posts have not been disclosed, and the police have not announced any arrests in connection with the case so far.
Who Is Raja Bhaiya?
Raghuraj Pratap Singh is one of the well-known political figures in Uttar Pradesh. He represents the Kunda Assembly constituency in Pratapgarh district and has won the seat seven consecutive times, according to the report. He initially contested elections as an independent candidate before forming his own political party, Jan Satta Dal (Loktantrik). His long political career has made him a prominent figure in the state’s politics.
Former Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh
Raja Bhaiya has also served as a cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, handling portfolios including Food and Civil Supplies and Prisons. The latest incident has raised concerns after threatening messages were reportedly posted against him from multiple social media accounts. The Bhadohi police have registered the complaint and are examining the available evidence. Further details about the suspects or the progress of the investigation have not yet been made public.
