BJP MLA Accused of Sloganeering Inside Jaipur Mosque, Issues Clarification

A BJP MLA from Rajasthan was accused of raising slogans inside a mosque in Jaipur on Friday, causing a political uproar.
The MLA, identified as Rajendra Singh, allegedly entered the mosque during an election campaign visit in the walled city area.
Witnesses claimed that religious slogans were raised, sparking immediate protests from local residents and community leaders.
Singh, however, issued a clarification denying any misconduct and said the slogans were outside the premises, not inside.
Police have initiated an inquiry based on complaints received from multiple groups regarding the incident.
Political parties including Congress condemned the alleged act and demanded strict action against the MLA.
BJP leaders defended Singh, terming the allegations politically motivated ahead of the crucial state elections.
Jaipur Commissionerate deployed additional police forces near sensitive areas to maintain law and order.
The Rajasthan State Election Commission took note of the incident and sought a detailed report.
Tensions remain high in the area, although no major clashes were reported as of Friday evening.