In a shocking escalation of political tensions, BJP leader assaults YouTuber Vishwas Chandravanshi in broad daylight, dragging him from his vehicle and slapping him repeatedly. The incident, just 11 hours old, has ignited outrage over goonda raj in Rajgarh Madhya Pradesh, especially as local panchayat elections heat up.
Assault on YouTuber: Mobile Snatched, Slaps Follow
Vishwas Chandravanshi, a YouTuber from Kalapipal in Shajapur district, arrived at Iklera Gram Panchayat with associates Jitendra Nayak and Dharmendra Bamaniya for a coverage story. They called Shravan Patidar, Sarpanch of Iklera and BJP District Vice President Rajgarh, to meet.
On their way back, Patidar and supporters allegedly stopped their car, snatched mobiles and keys, and interrogated them. Chandravanshi claims Patidar grabbed his collar, dragged him out, and slapped him. A viral video shows the chaos, with the BJP leader assaults YouTuber scene unfolding publicly.
The trio was then taken to a nearby warehouse, beaten again, and forced on camera to deny the assault under threats. Chandravanshi filed a complaint at the SP office against Patidar and others.
Journalist’s Home Vandalized: Bike, Car Destroyed
Hours later, the fury spilled over. Sanjay, a local journalist in Talen police station area (Iklera), alleged intruders—led by Patidar—smashed into his home around 11 PM Monday, suspecting him of sharing the viral video.
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They broke the main gate and damaged a parked bike.
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A new car, washing machine, and toilet door inside were wrecked.
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Sanjay and his wife hid upstairs; she called 112, but the group fled before police arrived.
Talen police registered a vandalism case. Photos circulating online show the destruction, fueling demands for swift action.
Why This Matters Now in Rajgarh MP Politics
This BJP leader assaults YouTuber case exposes deepening rifts in Rajgarh Madhya Pradesh ahead of key polls. With digital journalism booming, attacks on reporters like Chandravanshi and Sanjay raise alarms on press freedom. Experts like senior journalist Ravi Shukla warn: "Such violence silences local voices, eroding democracy."
Police are investigating both FIRs, promising arrests. BJP leaders haven't commented yet, but opposition demands Patidar's suspension.
