Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra said he would resign from his post if anyone is able to prove that his son Ashish being at the spot where violence broke out in Lakhimpur Kheri.
“I will resign from ministership if a single proof surfaces of my son being on the spot where the incident happened in Lakhimpur Kheri,” Ajay Misra told India Today TV.
As many as 8 people died after two cars ran over protesting farmers in Lakhmepur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh. Eye witnesses had claimed that that one of the two cars was being driven by Ajay Misra’s son Ashish Misra. However, the Minister has now refused the claims, stating there are no evidence to proof the allegations levelled against his son.
The protests broke out ahead of UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya’s visit to Tikunia, which is Ajay Misra’s ancestral village.
Ajay Misra and his son Ashish, however, claimed that protesters attacked the convoy and killed a driver and three others, including two BJP workers. An FIR has been registered against Ashish Misra in connection with the violence.
“Our volunteers had gone to welcome our chief guest and I was with them. The same time, some anti-social elements attacked the convoy, during which the driver of the car was hurt and he lost balance, resulting in the car turning turtle,” Ajay Misra had said earlier.
On allegations that his son was driving the vehicle, he added, “The program was held in the open and there were thousands of people present during the event, including the administration and the police personnel. My son was also there from 11am till the event concluded.”
“Three of our workers & a driver were killed & cars were set on fire in Lakhimpur Kheri. We’re going to get FIR registered. We’ve video. Case u/s 302 to be registered against those involved & action will be taken,” said MoS Home Ajay Mishra.
