Maharajganj (UP), March 16 A young man waved a black flag at the convoy of Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar during a program here on Monday, triggering a brief commotion before police detained him for questioning.
The incident occurred when Rajbhar, who heads the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), arrived at the district headquarters to attend a "Social Harmony Maharally."
According to police, the young man suddenly appeared near the minister's convoy and waved a black flag, causing a stir among party workers.
Some workers rushed towards him, but police personnel quickly took the young man into custody and moved him away from the spot.
Officials said the motive behind the act is yet to be ascertained, and he is being questioned.
Speaking to the media later, Rajbhar targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks criticizing the Election Commission.
Rajbhar claimed that wherever Yadav campaigns, it ultimately helps the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) win.
"Wherever Akhilesh Yadav goes for campaigning, the BJP and NDA win. This time also the NDA will return to power in West Bengal," he said.
The minister said the Social Harmony Maharally is being organized in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
He added that the objective of the rallies is to bring together different sections of society and strengthen the NDA ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.