BJP urges EC to withdraw FIR against Shah for ‘chara chor’ slur

The BJP has approached the Election Commission (EC), seeking immediate withdrawal of an FIR against its chief Amit Shah for his “chara chor” (fodder thief) remarks against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and demanded action against officials working “under pressure” of the state government. A delegation of party leaders, led by Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, drew EC’s attention to alleged hate speeches of Prasad and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and sought strong action against them for their remarks. “In Bihar, an unnecessary FIR has been registered against Amit Shah. We feel it is done under pressure from the local government,” Naidu said. MPost