Jignesh Mevani Stages Dharna Over Obscene Remarks Against Sister
Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani stages a dharna at Gandhinagar police station demanding an FIR against BJP leader Dhaval Dave for derogatory remarks.
In a high-voltage political confrontation, Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani led a sit-in protest outside the Sector-21 Police Station in Gandhinagar on Sunday. The Vadgam legislator, joined by senior leader Amit Chavda and several party workers, demanded the immediate arrest of BJP leader Dhaval Dave following allegations of vile and obscene social media posts targeting Mevani’s sister.
Demanding Equality in Justice
During the protest, Mevani pointed toward what he described as a double standard in how the state administration handles derogatory speech. He drew a sharp comparison between the current situation and previous instances involving the Prime Minister.
"When someone used abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, a case was promptly registered, and strict action followed. On the same lines, a BJP leader named Dhaval Dave published obscene, vulgar, and abusive remarks against my sister through a social media post. An FIR must be registered against him as well," Mevani told reporters.
The MLA further questioned the selective application of the law, asking, "Does Modi ji's mother hold importance, but Jignesh Mevani's sister does not? How will this work?" He added that the content was so offensive that it had deeply hurt the 50 lakh Dalit community in Gujarat, as well as mothers and daughters across the state.
Allegations of Coordinated Harassment
Mevani leveled serious accusations against the ruling party, claiming that the offensive content was not merely a rogue post but part of a coordinated effort. He alleged that leaders within the BJP headquarters, known as "Kamalam," and officials within the state Home Department worked together to ensure the post went viral.
According to the MLA, instead of removing the vulgar content, certain individuals used platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to circulate the post widely to tarnish his reputation. He described the language used in the post as too vile to be uttered or shared publicly.
High Drama at the Police Station
The protest was marked by significant tension and physical altercations. As Mevani and his supporters arrived, police personnel initially attempted to restrict entry to only five representatives. This move triggered:
- Heated arguments between party workers and law enforcement.
- Physical pushing and shoving at the entrance of the station.
- A prolonged standoff that lasted over three hours.
Eventually, the leaders were permitted to enter the station to submit their formal complaint. Mevani has made his demands non-negotiable, insisting on the registration of an FIR and the immediate arrest of Dhaval Dave for police remand.
Threat of Indefinite Hunger Strike
The Vadgam MLA has not backed down, warning the authorities that if the police refuse to register a criminal case regarding this matter, he will embark on an indefinite hunger strike to protest the perceived injustice.