Indore, June 28: After BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya’s cricket bat incident let to national outrage, Indore received another shock after they woke up to posters glorifying Akash Vijayvargiya’s actions on Friday.
Two days after BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya was arrested for attacking a Municipal Corporation Officer in Indore, posters have appeared in parts of the city which read, “Salute Akash ji”.
Akash Vijayvargiya has been sent to judicial custody till July 7.
BJP is also planning a demonstration on Friday against Akash Vijayvargiya’s arrest in Indore.
The city’s Mayor Malini Gaur is also expected to take part in the demonstration.
Akash Vijayvargiya, son of BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, was arrested and sent to jail on Wednesday for attacking a civic body official with a cricket bat during a demolition of a dilapidated house in his constituency.
An FIR was lodged against Vijayvargiya and 10 others while a local court rejected his bail plea and sent him in judicial custody for two weeks.
When asked why he beat up the officials instead of lodging a complaint, the BJP leader justified his actions and said that he will do the same even in future.
“This is just a beginning. We will finish corruption and hooliganism (of civic officials). Avedan (application), nivedan (request), then dana-dan (thrashing)….this is our line of action,” said Vijayvargiya.
During a demolition drive that led to chaos, Akash, who was among protesters, warned civic officials of dire consequences if they did not stop.
Soon, Akash, who is apparently a cricket fan, brought out a cricket bat and started hitting the municipal officer in front of officials, locals and media persons.
The entire incident was recorded on camera.
