Patna, September 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said his name had been “misused” by right-wing influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj in a purported viral video linked to the alleged assault of Nishu Azad’s father during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Paswan said he had filed an official complaint against Bharadwaj and urged the Delhi Police to conduct a fair investigation. He also expressed solidarity with the minor student and her family.
The controversy centres on a purported video in which Bharadwaj allegedly claimed to have assaulted Nishu’s father, Sanjay, during the demonstration and allegedly said he was released by Delhi Police because of his political connections.
The Delhi Police has assured protesters that Bharadwaj would be arrested within 72 hours under provisions of the POCSO Act, the SC/ST Act and for attempt to murder, following an agitation by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) outside Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, Paswan described the matter as “extremely serious”.
“A person (Swatantra Bharadwaj) is openly admitting that he has beaten someone so severely that it could possibly have led to his death. To openly admit this on a podcast and even after that, if no action is taken against him, then I believe this will set a very wrong example before the country and the people,” he said.
Paswan said he decided to lodge a complaint after his name, along with those of several other politicians, was allegedly invoked by Bharadwaj.
“Understanding the seriousness of this matter, and because that person (Swatantra Bharadwaj) has misused my name along with the names of several politicians, I have filed an official complaint against him. At the same time, I have urged the Delhi Police that there should be a fair investigation into this matter,” the Union Minister said.
He clarified that meeting people and interacting with them was a normal part of political life and did not establish a personal relationship with every individual encountered by a politician.
“This definitely does not mean that the concerned person personally knows the politician,” Paswan said.
“It is wrong to say that he (Swatantra Bharadwaj) personally knows me and it is wrong to misuse my name,” he added.
Paswan said he and his party stood with Nishu Azad and her family, particularly amid allegations that political backing had prevented action against the accused.
“Me and my party take the responsibility to ensure justice to them because allegations have been put on me that may be due to my support, along with that of other politicians, action was not taken against the accused,” he said.
Paswan added that the matter should be investigated so that the truth emerges and strict punishment is imposed if the allegations against Bharadwaj are established.
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