The difficulties for Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh have increased in Gonda. The MP-MLA court has ordered the registration of an FIR against Kirtivardhan Singh, his representative Rajesh Singh, and five others on charges of executing a sale deed on old stamp paper with a back date and threatening the landowner.
Uttar Pradesh: The legal troubles of Kirtivardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and BJP MP from Gonda, are mounting. The MP-MLA court in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh has ordered the registration of an FIR against the minister and his four associates on charges of forgery and intimidation. This order came after a local resident, Ajay Singh, filed a petition in court alleging that the minister and his representatives fraudulently re-executed the sale deed of his wife's land and threatened him when he complained.
What is the matter?
Ajay Singh, a resident of Bhitora village in the Mankapur police station area of Gonda, had filed an application under 173 (4) BNS in the court. He claims that his wife, Manisha Singh's land was already duly sold, but Minister Kirtivardhan Singh, his representative Rajesh Singh, and other accused Sahdev Yadav, Pinku, and Kanti Singh got a fake sale deed done with a back date using old stamp paper.
The petitioner alleged that when he protested against this and filed a complaint, the accused threatened to kill him and implicate him in other false cases.
Strict comments and orders of the court
Taking cognizance of the seriousness of the matter, the MP-MLA court ordered the in-charge of Mankapur police station to: immediately register an FIR in this matter. The status of the case and the preliminary investigation report should be presented in the court within 15 days. The court said that prompt action by the police is necessary in serious cases like land-related forgery and threats, so that there is no delay in the judicial process and the victim gets timely relief.
Kirtivardhan Singh is currently a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is serving as the Minister of State for External Affairs. Such serious allegations can not only affect his political image but also impact the upcoming election equations. The opposition parties have already started preparing to make this issue a major point. There is discussion in political circles that this matter could become a major political controversy in the coming days.
Political temperature rises in Gonda
- Political activity has intensified in Gonda district after this matter came to light.
- BJP supporters believe that these allegations may be part of a political conspiracy.
- While the opposition is calling it an example of fraud with the public and misuse of power.
Backdating a sale deed and tampering with documents is a serious criminal offense. If found guilty, there can be severe punishment under sections such as Forgery, Cheating, and Criminal Intimidation.
