BJP MLA Satyendra Nath Tiwari booked under SC/ST Act over remarks on Jharkhand CM's mother
Synopsis
A BJP MLA from Garhwa faces an FIR under the SC/ST Atrocities Act after allegedly making derogatory remarks about Rupi Soren — mother of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren — in a YouTube video aired while she was hospitalised. The case, filed by a local resident, now draws the IT Act and BNS into an already politically charged Jharkhand landscape.
Key Takeaways
BJP MLA Satyendra Nath Tiwari of Garhwa has been booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act , the BNS , and the IT Act .
The FIR was lodged at Ranka police station on a complaint by Shravan Singh Kharwar , a resident of Gasedag village.
The alleged remarks targeted Rupi Soren , mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren , while she was undergoing hospital treatment.
The video was originally aired on a YouTube channel on 28 September before circulating on social media.
Tiwari has not yet responded to the allegations; police say further action depends on the investigation's findings.
Jharkhand Police have registered an FIR against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Satyendra Nath Tiwari of Garhwa for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Rupi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, according to officials. The case was lodged at Ranka police station in Garhwa on 5 October 2026 and an investigation is now underway.
How the FIR Was Filed
The complaint was submitted by Shravan Singh Kharwar, a resident of Gasedag village, who alleged that Tiwari made derogatory comments about Rupi Soren in a video that was subsequently circulated online. According to the complaint, the remarks were made at a time when Rupi Soren was hospitalised and receiving medical treatment — a detail the complainant said aggravated the offence. Kharwar told police that a recording of the video could be furnished on a pen drive as evidence.
Charges Invoked
Acting on the written complaint, police registered the case under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Information Technology Act. The complainant argued that the alleged comments not only caused personal hurt but also offended the sentiments of the Scheduled Tribe community at large.
The Video at the Centre of the Case
Police said the video containing the alleged remarks was originally aired on a YouTube channel on 28 September before being shared more widely on social media platforms. The FIR was registered on the basis of this video. Investigators said the full context of the alleged remarks and any further legal action would become clear only after the probe is concluded.
Tiwari's Response and What Comes Next
There was no immediate response from Tiwari regarding the allegations at the time of reporting. This comes amid a politically charged atmosphere in Jharkhand, where the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led government and the BJP have been engaged in sustained political rivalry. Investigators have indicated that the course of further legal proceedings will depend entirely on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
Point of View
The BNS, and the IT Act — which signals that the complainant and police are framing this as more than a routine political barb. What makes this case politically sensitive is the timing: Rupi Soren was reportedly hospitalised when the remarks were allegedly made, adding a dimension that could amplify public and community outrage. Jharkhand's tribal electorate is a decisive constituency, and any perception of insensitivity toward tribal identity tends to carry significant political cost. Mainstream coverage has focused on the FIR itself; what it underplays is how such cases — pending investigation outcomes — can reshape political alignments ahead of any electoral cycle in the state.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was BJP MLA Satyendra Nath Tiwari booked in Jharkhand?
Tiwari was booked after a local resident filed a complaint alleging he made derogatory remarks about Rupi Soren, the mother of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, in a video circulated online. Police registered an FIR under the SC/ST Atrocities Act, the BNS, and the IT Act.
Who filed the complaint against the BJP MLA?
The complaint was filed by Shravan Singh Kharwar, a resident of Gasedag village in Garhwa district. He alleged that the remarks offended not just him personally but the broader Scheduled Tribe community.
Under which laws has the FIR been registered?
The FIR has been registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Information Technology Act, at Ranka police station in Garhwa.
When was the alleged video first published?
According to police, the video containing the alleged remarks was originally aired on a YouTube channel on 28 September before being more widely shared on social media platforms.
Has MLA Tiwari responded to the allegations?
As of the time of reporting, there has been no immediate response from Tiwari regarding the allegations. Police have said further legal action will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
