Bharatiya Janata Party members have lodged police complaints against activist Swapnesh Sherlekar at the Panaji Police Station and Bicholim Police Station over alleged defamatory statements made in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel targeting the BJP and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
According to the complaints, BJP workers have objected to Sherlekar’s alleged remarks in the video, including the use of the phrase “Broker Janata Party” while referring to the BJP. The complainants have claimed that the statements were derogatory and intended to damage the image and reputation of the party and the Chief Minister.
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The complaints further urge police authorities to initiate action against Sherlekar under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police are expected to examine the contents of the video and the allegations raised before deciding on further legal action.
