MP Congress Chief Jitendra Patwari Booked For 'Bribing' Man To Claim He Was Fed Faeces

Last Updated:June 28, 2025, 14:20 IST

According to Madhya Pradesh Police, the claim of being fed human excreta turned out to be fake as they were made on "Jitu Patwari's demand."

Screengrab from the video shared by Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitendra Patwari on X. (Credit: X/@jitupatwari)

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitendra Patwari is facing legal trouble after being accused of bribing a villager to falsely claim he was forced to eat human excreta.

State police have filed a case based on an affidavit in which the villager alleged that some Congress leaders took him to Patwari, who then, offering a bribe, persuaded him to make the claim against the sarpanch of Mungaoli village.

Earlier on June 25, Patwari posted a video on social media platform X showing him sitting with two men who alleged they were fed human excreta. Along with the video, the Congress leader posted a caption, blaming the BJP-led state government.

In the over 8-minute clip, he claimed a youth from the Lodhi community was targeted simply for asking for a ration slip.

“Prime Minister Ji, @BJP4MP The jungle rule of power is crossing the limits of anarchy! A youth from the Lodhi community had “human excrement" stuffed in his mouth just because he asked for a “ration slip"! ," Patwari tweeted in Hindi.

In response to the FIR, Patwari “welcomed" the move, remaining firm at the villager’s claim and his criticism of the ruling government’s handling of the incident.

The Congress leader alleged that the accused are supporters of BJP MLA Brijendra Yadav which is why the DGP and the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are not taking any action in the matter.

“It is alleged that since the accused are supporters of @BJP4India MLA Brijendra Yadav, that’s why @DGP_MP and @CMMadhyaPradesh are not allowing any action to be taken?," Patwari further wrote on X.

Recalling the urinating incident on a tribal youth in the state, he questioned, “Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?."

“In this same Madhya Pradesh, a shameful incident of urinating on the head of a tribal youth has already taken place! Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?," he added.

Slamming the BJP-led government, Patwari alleged that the law and order situation in the state has “completely collapsed" and the people “want freedom from this jungle rule! "

“The law and order in Madhya Pradesh have completely collapsed, yet @DrMohanYadav51 remains the Home Minister with arrogance! Meanwhile, the people of Madhya Pradesh now want freedom from this jungle rule! ," he wrote while concluding his post.

According to Madhya Pradesh Police, the claim of being fed human excreta turned out to be fake as they were made on “Jitu Patwari’s demand."

“Later, he (the villager) said that the allegations about this were false, and he made this allegation on Jitu Patwari’s demand… Based on this, a case has been filed against Jitu Patwari and his aides under various sections of BNS," news agency ANI quoted SP Vineet Kumar Jain as saying.

News agency PTI reported that Mungavali police station in-charge Joginder Singh alleged that Patwari tried to mislead by sharing a video on social media to spread animosity in the society, instigate fighting among caste communities and disrupt peace. Singh said the complainant stated that he had been beaten up but denied that he was fed faeces.

The complainant, in the FIR, has claimed Patwari promised him a motorcycle and said he would take care of his family, PTI reported.

Reacting to the case filed against him, Jitendra Patwari said he would continue to raise his voice for the oppressed. “The opposition should fulfil its responsibility when there are atrocities on the farmers, Dalits and the government should take it positively and take action. The government, on the contrary, commits a sin which is not its duty," news agency ANI quoted Patwari as saying.

The Congress leader further said the FIR against him has once again exposed the “dictatorship" of the ruling forces and their efforts to suppress the voice of the victims, PTI reported.

“This matter is not limited to just one FIR but is part of a deep conspiracy of pressure and manipulation by the ruling party, which is being hatched to defame the opposition leaders and bury the truth," PTI quoted him as saying.

Patwari further pointed out that two days after the matter made headlines, the youth retracted his statement and claimed in an affidavit to the collector that he had made false allegations at his behest.

Patwari alleged that the pressure of CM Mohan Yadav’s government is visible behind the youth’s affidavit and FIR. “The way this whole matter turned around overnight shows the misuse of power and influence by the ruling party," he added.

Manisha Roy

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