Members of a Hindu nationalist organization and local residents on Saturday accused Budhni SDM Radheyshyam Baghel of misbehaving with them when they attempted to present a memorandum in connection with a case of alleged ‘Love Jihad’.

Baghel allegedly behaved inappropriately with Jugal Kishor Sisodia, a prominent RSS functionary, when the latter led a group of people attempting to present the memorandum. A video of Baghel's misconduct, reportedly circulating on social media, has resulted in significant backlash for the official, who is accused of using derogatory language against Sisodia.Following the incident, residents of Rehti and Chakladi expressed their anger.

They gathered in Rehti to protest. A memorandum seeking the immediate suspension of Baghel was also submitted to Tehsildar Bhupendra Kaushik and police officer Rajesh Kahare.Among those present were BJP leader and minister of state with cabinet rank Manohar Lal Maheshwari, along with office bearers from Hindu nationalist organizations and a large number of residents from Rehti and the Chakladi-Rampura area.

In his comments, Sisodia said that a significant number of villagers went to meet Baghel to demand strict action against the accused in the harassment case. He noted that while he was standing back to avoid the camera, the SDM began shouting at him and insisted he come forward to speak.Upset by this treatment, the crowd decided to submit a memorandum to the collector, demanding action against Baghel.

In his response, Baghel admitted that there have been some incidents in Chakladi, which led to around two hundred people coming to Rehti to present their concerns.He mentioned that he was listening to them when a person started talking about encroachments from the back. He said that he asked the person to come forward, as this is standard administrative procedure, but denied any intent to offend anyone.