Shimla: The BJP on Monday, August 24, strongly objected to alleged derogatory and objectionable remarks by Congress leader Pawan Khera against Union Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded registration of an FIR against him in Shimla.

A BJP delegation comprising Chief Spokesperson and MLA Rakesh Jamwal, MLAs Satpal Singh Satti, D S Thakur and Dileep Thakur on Monday submitted a written complaint addressed to the superintendent of police, Shimla, through the additional SP, seeking legal action against Khera.

Jamwal claimed Khera had publicly used words such as “dwarf”, “fugitive” and “tadipaar”, besides making remarks about the “aukaat” (status/stature) of Shah.

“Political disagreements and criticism are an integral part of democracy, but the use of such language against the Union home minister crosses the limits of political decency and lowers the standard of public discourse,” he said.

Jamwal said the BJP has submitted a written complaint requesting the police to examine the matter under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and any other applicable legal provisions. “The party will also provide the police with relevant videos, social media material and other electronic evidence pertaining to the alleged remarks,” he added.

Jamwal said the complaint specifically seeks preservation and examination of the original and unedited video/audio recordings and social media posts relating to Khera’s statement.

“The BJP has requested that the entire context of the statement be investigated and all electronic and digital evidence be preserved in accordance with law. If the investigation establishes the ingredients of a cognisable offence, an FIR should be registered and appropriate legal action initiated,” he said.