A Minister in Nitish Cabinet and JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak on Monday filed a case in a local court against yoga guru Baba Ramdev for his uncharitable remarks against Dalits pertaining to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi.
Minister for Food and Consumer Protection Shyam Rajak filed the case in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Ramakant Yadav. The matter would come up for hearing on Tuesday. The Minister said he submitted his petition in the court saying that Ramdev’s statement “Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit’s houses for honeymoon” had insulted the downtrodden and he was hurt over the statement.
The Minister has sought action against Ramdev under IPC 354 (Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 and relevant Sections of SC & ST Act.
“The court is likely to hear the case on Tuesday. let us see what the court directs,” said Shyam Rajak while adding that he wanted stern action against Ramdev for his derogatory remarks against Dalits of the country. The EC has already banished Ramdev from addressing any public rallies.