Lucknow:
Furious over remarks against Mayawati by Dayashankar Singh, who has been expelled by BJP, BSP leaders landed on roads and staged a protest in Lucknow. Demanding arrest of the expelled BJP leader effigies were burnt amid slogans against him.
The protest, which was majorly seen at main Hazratganj crossings, has come to an end. A large number of party workers had gathered across the area to demand action against Dayashankar Singh.
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WATCH: Mayawati slur: Massive protest by BSP in Lucknow's Hazratganj against Dayashankar Singh.https://t.co/42HZ0CWzds
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A FIR has also been registered against him for his derogatory remark over BSP supremo Mayawati.
Superintendent of Police Shivram Yadav said a FIR has been lodged under the SC/ST act and they will investigate the matter now.
On Wednesday, an uproar in Parliament was also registered after Mayawati demanded arrest of Dayashankar Singh. She thanked Arun Jaitley and other BJP leaders for showing support to her.
