Political fallout in Madhya Pradesh as Patwari’s statements trigger legal action

The controversy surrounding Patwari’s claim that BSP’s Devashish Jararia engaged in a secret deal with the BJP has escalated into a courtroom battle. After the BSP candidate lodged a complaint at Umri police station and submitted a video CD of Patwari’s remarks, the court issued a non‑appearance notice on January 16, 2026, which Patwari ignored.