Chhattisgarh CM's father Nand Kumar Baghel granted bail after spending 3 days in jail

Nand Kumar Baghel, far of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, was granted bail by Raipur court on Friday. CM's far was detained on September 4 for reportedly making offensive remarks towards Brahmin community. On Friday evening, senior Baghel walked out of prison after being three days in custody.

When Nand Kumar Baghel was detained on Tuesday, he did not request bail, and court h put him in judicial detention for 15 days. Later, Gajendra Sonkar, his lawyer, filed a bail plea and requested an urgent hearing, PTI report said.

"After hearing arguments, Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Janak Kumar Hidko granted him bail today," Mr Sonkar said to PTI.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's far was arrested on September 4. Raipur Police registered a case against Nand Kumar Baghel (Chhattisgarh CM's far) for his alleged derogatory remarks against Brahmin community. FIR against Nand Kumar Baghel was registered at DD Nagar Police under IPC Sections 153-A (promoting enmity between two groups) and 505(1)(b) (intent to cause alarm).

Nand Kumar Baghel me derogatory comments against Brahmin Community

Nand Kumar Baghel was earlier sent to 15-day judicial custody by a court in Raipur for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Brahmin community.

In a complaint filed by Sarv Brahmin Samaj, outfit alleged that Nand Kumar Baghel h recently appealed to certain communities and asked m to boycott Brahmins by comparing m with foreigners. Nand Kumar Baghel h also urged people to not allow Brahmins to enter ir villages. In past, Chhattisgarh CM's far Nand Kumar was recognised popularly for vocalising his views publicly on matters that revolved around pro-OBC politics. Senior Baghel used social media to propagate his views.

CM Bhupesh Baghel 'sdened' by his far's comments

Chhattisgarh CM h acknowledged that he was aware of his far's remarks and stated, " comments have hurt sentiments of class as well as social harmony and I am also pained by it."

CM Baghel also asserted that no one was above law including his 86-year-old far. In a release, CM claimed, "Action would be taken against him as per law."

Asserting that he has ideological differences with his far, CM Bhupesh Baghel said, "Our political thoughts and beliefs are very much different. I respect him as his son, but as CM, I cannot forgive him for such mistakes which disturb public order."

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