Police Case Against Congress Ex MP For 'Objectionable' Remark Against PM Modi

Former Congress MP Virji Thummar said his intention was not to hurt anyone but to raise the voice of the public.

A non-cognisable offence has been registered against former Congress MP Virji Thummar for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a programme in Gujarat's Amreli district, police said on Monday.

Mr Thummar, however, said his intention was not to hurt anyone but to raise the voice of the public.

Based on a complaint, the Amreli city police have registered a non-cognizable offence against Mr Thummar under sections 499, 500 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to criminal defamation and intentional insult, Deputy Superintendent of Police J P Bhandari said.