Man Tries To Punch Union Minister Giriraj Singh During 'Janta Darbar', Arrested

Begusarai: A man, who tried to punch Union Minister Giriraj Singh, was arrested by Bihar Police on Saturday in Begusarai. The accused allegedly tried to manhandle the Union Minister in his Lok Sabha constituency.

The incident took place during Giriraj Singh's ‘Janta Darbar’ programme. After the accused went for offensive against the minister, he was beaten up by Union Minister's supporters being being handed over police.

“The bearded person dressed like a Moulvi came to me with a petition and asked me to look into it. I told him that the Janta Darbar is over and he should have come on time. He then started shouting slogans against me. At one point of time, it appeared that he would physically attack me,” Singh said.

He claimed that the person was not talking in an appropriate manner.

"He was overpowered by the people who had gathered there. He was handed over to the police later," the minister said.

Begusarai Superintendent of Police Maneesh said, “The person is in the custody of the police. We are investigating the matter”.

Later, in a post on X, Singh said he is not going to be scared by such attacks.

“Those who pamper these people on seeing their beard and cap, must see how love jihad and communal tension is being created in the entire country as well as in Begusarai,” he said.

Shahnawaz Hussain Wants Motive Behind Attack To Be Disclosed 

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain termed the attack on Union Minister Giriraj Singh as ‘saddening’ and demanded action against the accused. 

He also said that the motive behind the attack should be disclosed.

Giriraj Singh has contributed towards the development of Begusarai, his security should be tightened, he added.

With inputs from PTI