The Bikaner police in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Rajasthan reported the detention of Usman Ghani, the ousted former district president of the BJPs minority morcha, for breach of peace, placing him under preventive custody. He was arrested on Saturday. Ghanis recent notoriety stemmed from a viral video on social media where he criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modis remarks during a Banswara rally. Subsequently, the BJP expelled Ghani due to his remarks against the Prime Minister.The Bikaner police detailed that Ghanis preventive custody followed his confrontation and misbehavior with police personnel at the Mukta Prasad Nagar police station.🚨 BIG BREAKINGBJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in RajasthanGhani was expelled from the Bharatiya Janata Party for six years after he expressed disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent remarks about Muslims.#Vote4INDIA #CongressLaoSamvidhanBachao pic.twitter.com/kA2399DpwO— 👑✨ (@jumladetector) April 27, 2024What did police sayDhirendra Shekhawat, SHO of Mukta Prasad Nagar police station stated that a police vehicle previously visited Ghanis residence as a routine safety check post his controversial statements, which led to criticism and reactions. On the day of his detention, Ghani confronted police officials, resulting in his preventive custody under section 151 CrPC to avert potential legal violations.Ghanis standpointIn an interview with News24, Ghani expressed his disappointment with PM Modis remarks in Banswara, highlighting his role as a Muslim BJP member facing community queries during electoral campaigns, drawing opposition criticism of Modis speech.BJPs action against Usman GhaniAs Ghanis video circulated on social media, PTI reported BJP state disciplinary committee chairman Onkar Singh Lakhawats statement condemning Ghanis act as a means to tarnish the partys image, resulting in Ghanis expulsion from the BJP for six years for breaching discipline. On the other hand, Vijay Acharya, Bikaner city district BJP president, confirmed Ghanis expulsion amidst ongoing political dynamics. Notably, Lok Sabha election was conducted in the first phase in Bikaner on April 19.
