Tue Dec 24 08:15:27 UTC 2024: ## FIRs Filed Against Social Media Users for Sharing Clipped Kejriwal Video

**Ludhiana, Punjab –** A controversy surrounding a clipped video of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has led to the filing of multiple FIRs in Punjab. At least five cases have been registered in Ludhiana alone, and a total of around 12 across the state. The complaints, filed by AAP leaders and supporters, allege that the shared video, which showed Kejriwal making a comment about a constitution being written by someone who was drunk, was deliberately edited to tarnish his image and incite hatred against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The FIRs name Delhi-based lawyer and X user Vibhor Anand, who has over 40,000 followers, and five unidentified individuals. They are charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including those pertaining to provocation, forgery, intentional insult, and public mischief, as well as the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Anand shared a 9-second clip of Kejriwal’s speech, where the latter seemingly criticizes the authorship of a constitution. However, AAP subsequently released a longer 19-second version, clarifying that Kejriwal was referring to the Congress party’s internal constitution, not the Indian Constitution. He reportedly stated, “The Congress party’s constitution says no worker shall consume liquor. Someone amongst us said the one who wrote the Constitution must have been drunk while writing it.” This speech was reportedly delivered twelve years ago.

The incident comes amidst an ongoing political row sparked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments on B.R. Ambedkar during the recent Winter Session of Parliament. Shah’s remarks, which some interpreted as disrespectful towards the architect of the Indian Constitution, have drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition, including AAP and Congress, who have demanded his apology and resignation. Shah maintains that his words were misinterpreted. The timing of the Kejriwal video controversy and the ongoing debate surrounding Shah’s statements has fueled further political tension.

Read More