Ghazipur: An FIR was registered in opposition to Samajwadi Social gathering MP Afzal Ansari over his alleged remarks that enormous quantities of ganja was consumed on the Kumbh Mela, police mentioned on Sunday.
The SP chief later apologised for his remarks.
Ansari is alleged to have known as for legalising ganja, saying it’s consumed throughout non secular occasions and festivals as ‘prasad’, they mentioned.
Whereas chatting with reporters lately, the Ghazipur MP can be alleged to have mentioned that even when a whole items prepare is stuffed with ganja, it might be inadequate for the Kumbh Mela.
A number of Hindu saints and organisations have objected to Ansari’s remarks and demanded motion in opposition to him.
In a subsequent assertion, nonetheless, Ansari mentioned that his comment was aimed toward drawing consideration in the direction of ‘ganja’ smuggling and the drug downside in his space. He additionally supplied his unconditional apology if his assertion harm somebody, the SP chief mentioned.
Ghazipur SHO Deendayal Pandey mentioned the FIR in opposition to him was registered at Ghazipur police station below Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Part 353(3) (assertion inciting public mischief) by Gora Bazar police outpost in-charge Rajkumar Shukla.
