Akhilesh Yadav Posts Edited Video in Meerapur By-Election, Defends Rioters and Attacks UP Police
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav recently posted an edited video on social media, claiming that it showed Uttar Pradesh police intimidating voters during the Meerapur assembly by-election in Muzaffarnagar on November 20. The video, which quickly went viral, showed a police inspector holding a pistol while allegedly trying to block voters from casting their ballots. In his tweet, Akhilesh Yadav had already accused the police inspector of stopping voters by intimidating them and demanded his suspension. The incident was portrayed as an attempt to intimidate voters and suppress their voting rights in Meerapur.
Moreover, an individual tried to bring a mobile phone inside the polling booth. Abdullah, AIMIM candidate's son attempted to take a mobile phone into the polling booth but was checked by the police. The scuffle did not lead to a break in voting.
The controversy over the manipulated version has sparked a huge debate, with many accusing Akhilesh Yadav for creating false news and debate for political benefits. Investigations continue. Thus, the original video discovered the extent of police action in Meerapur to regain order on the violent protests.