Hyderabad: A case has been registered at Mehdipatnam Police Station against Goshamahal MLA and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader T Raja Singh following a complaint alleging that his recent statements have hurt religious sentiments and could disturb communal harmony.
According to the police, the complaint was received on Thursday, June 4, from Salman Khan, a resident of Hyderabad, who alleged that the MLA’s remarks circulating on social media were inflammatory in nature and had caused concern among members of the community.
The complainant requested collection of evidence and initiation of legal action, citing apprehensions of potential disturbance to public peace and order.
Based on the complaint, Mehdipatnam Police registered a case in Crime No. 170/2026 under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police said further inquiry is underway to examine the veracity of the allegations and relevant digital evidence.
Raja Singh’s comments
In an interview clip that has recently surfaced on the internet, Raja Singh was asked what he thinks about the daily challenges he receives from people on social media.
In response, the MLA said he was used to receiving challenges and threats over the phone and dared Muslims to “fight face to face”.
“Kabhi koi Pakistan se mera sala phone kar deta hai kabhi Saudi se kabhi Dubai se. Mujhe pyaar karne wale bohoth hai, har musalman chahta hai ke hum Raja Singh ko apni behen de de aur apna jija bana le.”
(I get plenty of calls from my brothers-in-law in Pakistan, Dubai and Saudi. There are a lot of people who love me and wish to give me their sisters and make me their brother-in-law.)
“They don’t dare to fight me face-to-face. If anyone is a true Muslim they should fight me in person…. it’s been a very long time since I’ve fought as well. Since I’ve joined politics, I’ve stopped fighting, otherwise I used to strike first and talk later.” the MLA said.
