MLA from BJP Regrets "Unfortunate" Vande Bharat Train Incident
Title: Updates on Jhansi Incident: BJP MLA Clarifies His Role in Vande Bharat Express Altercation
In the ongoing saga surrounding BJP’s Babina MLA, Rajeev Singh, recent developments have emerged regarding the May 19 incident aboard the Vande Bharat Express. Singh has asserted a "misunderstanding" with passengers precipitated the unnecessary escalation, and the altercation by his supporters at Jhansi was "unfortunate yet unintentional".
At a press conference, the MLA revealed he journeyed from Delhi to Jhansi with his family, requesting a passenger to exchange seats to accommodate them. According to him, the request was met with disdain, as the passenger boldly threatened him. Recent video evidence supposedly verifies Singh's account.
Following the episode, the Uttar Pradesh BJP unit issued a show-cause notice to the MLA on June 22, requesting an explanation within seven days regarding the incident. The Uttar Pradesh unit’s move is connected to allegations of a dispute on the Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express and unsavory conduct within the train.
The alleged conflict erupted over seat changes and objectionable posturing within the train car, according to Government Railway Police (GRP). The altercation worsened at Jhansi station when an altercated passenger was apparently beaten by individuals linked to the ruling party MLA.
Singh admitted that he submitted a non-cognizable report (NCR) with the GRP the same evening, citing the passenger's less-than-polite behavior towards him and his family as the impetus. Singh further stated that during the train trip, he sought assistance through the Rail Madad helpline due to safety concerns.
Upon arriving at Jhansi, some of Singh's local supporters, notified by his security team, supposedly attacked the passenger. To Singh, this attack was performed "in excessive excitement" and without his approval.
After the scuffle, Singh apologized to the passengers, who acknowledged the confusion and accepted his apology. Yet, some opposition leaders and a former IPS officer have demanded action in response to the situation. Critically, the passenger involved has declined to file an official complaint, leaving the matter in police investigation.
In brief, the situation unfolded during a dispute over seat changes, escalating to physical assaults by supporters connected to the BJP MLA during the Vande Bharat Express journey at Jhansi station. The MLA maintains that the altercation resulted from a misunderstanding and pledges video evidence that validates his account. The police continue their investigation, though no formal complaint has been lodged as the victim hasn’t cooperated.
The incident on the Vande Bharat Express, involving BJP's Babina MLA, Rajeev Singh, is not only about seat changes but also encompasses general-news topics such as politics and crime-and-justice, as the altercation between the MLA and a passenger evolved into a physical assault by the MLA's supporters, which is currently under police investigation.
The ongoing investigation of the Jhansi incident, where BJP MLA Rajeev Singh and his supporters were involved in an altercation on the Vande Bharat Express, involves not just politics but also crime-and-justice issues, as the Uttar Pradesh unit has issued a show-cause notice to the MLA, and the alleged victim has declined to file an official complaint.
