BJP files FIR complaint against Congress, SP over Nitin Nabin 'fake food' smear
Synopsis
The BJP has taken its battle against opposition social media campaigns to Delhi Police, filing a complaint demanding an FIR against Congress, SP, and 25 identified accounts for allegedly misrepresenting BJP President Nitin Nabin's meal during Sawan as non-vegetarian. The party is also demanding a probe into possible foreign funding behind the campaign — a significant escalation of what began as a food-related smear dispute.
Key Takeaways
BJP filed a formal complaint with Delhi DCP Rohit Rajbir Singh on 26 August seeking an FIR against Congress , SP , and others.
The complaint relates to social media claims that BJP President Nitin Nabin ate non-vegetarian food during the holy month of Sawan — a claim the BJP denies, saying the dish was jackfruit (Kathal) .
Delhi BJP General Secretary Vishnu Mittal said approximately 25 social media accounts have been identified and handed to the DCP.
BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri accused Rahul Gandhi of directing the alleged misinformation campaign and demanded a probe into possible foreign funding .
DCP Singh reportedly assured the delegation of action as per law; no FIR had been confirmed registered at the time of the complaint.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, 26 August submitted a formal complaint to Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Central District, Rohit Rajbir Singh, demanding registration of an FIR and immediate action against the Indian National Congress (Congress), Samajwadi Party (SP), and unidentified individuals and social media accounts for allegedly circulating what the party described as 'false, malicious, defamatory and politically motivated propaganda' against BJP National President Nitin Nabin.
What the Complaint Alleges
The dispute centres on claims that surfaced on social media alleging that Nabin consumed non-vegetarian food during a visit to Andhra Pradesh in the Hindu holy month of Sawan. The BJP categorically denied the claim, asserting that the dish in question was jackfruit (Kathal) — a vegetarian preparation — and that it was misrepresented in what the party called a coordinated disinformation campaign.
What BJP Leaders Said
Delhi BJP General Secretary Vishnu Mittal said: 'It is an extremely shameful act by the Congress, along with the Aam Aadmi Party, Samajwadi Party, and other opposition parties. During our National President's tour of Andhra Pradesh, he was having food which included a vegetarian dish — jackfruit (Kathal) — yet Congress pushed a narrative claiming that he was eating non-vegetarian food during the holy month of Sawan.'
Mittal added that the party had identified approximately 25 social media accounts that allegedly promoted the narrative and handed the list to the DCP. 'Strict action should be taken against those so that they think at least 10 times before placing such a narrative before the public,' he said.
BJP MP Targets Rahul Gandhi
BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri directly accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of 'directing Congress workers and leaders to spread misinformation against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on social media and post fake videos.' Bidhuri stated that the delegation that met DCP Rohit Singh included Delhi BJP General Secretary Vishnu Mittal and Legal Cell head Sanket Gupta, described as a senior advocate at the High Court.
Bidhuri also called for a probe into whether 'foreign forces' were involved and demanded an inquiry into the funding behind the alleged campaign — a line of argument that escalates the complaint beyond a routine defamation dispute into questions of political financing.
Police Response and What Comes Next
According to the BJP delegation, DCP Singh assured them that action would be taken in accordance with the law. No FIR had been publicly confirmed as registered at the time of the complaint. This comes amid a broader pattern of opposition parties and the BJP trading complaints over social media content ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. Whether the police proceed with a formal case will determine how far the dispute escalates.
Point of View
But it reflects a deliberate BJP strategy: use the legal process to raise the cost of opposition digital campaigns. The demand for a foreign-funding probe is particularly notable — it borrows from a playbook used against civil society groups and, if pursued, could draw the Enforcement Directorate into what is currently a defamation dispute. The Congress and SP have not publicly responded to the specific allegations, which leaves the BJP's framing unchallenged in the immediate news cycle. Whether Delhi Police act on the complaint or let it lapse will itself be a political signal.
NationPress
26 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BJP's complaint against Congress and SP over Nitin Nabin?
The BJP filed a complaint with Delhi Police on 26 August seeking an FIR against Congress, SP, and others for allegedly spreading false claims that BJP President Nitin Nabin ate non-vegetarian food during the holy month of Sawan. The BJP says the dish was jackfruit, a vegetarian preparation, and that it was deliberately misrepresented on social media.
Who led the BJP delegation to Delhi Police?
BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri led the delegation, accompanied by Delhi BJP General Secretary Vishnu Mittal and Legal Cell head Sanket Gupta, a senior advocate at the High Court. They met DCP (Central District) Rohit Rajbir Singh.
What action has Delhi Police taken so far?
DCP Rohit Rajbir Singh reportedly assured the BJP delegation that action would be taken in accordance with the law. No FIR had been publicly confirmed as registered at the time the complaint was submitted.
Why did the BJP demand a foreign-funding probe?
BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri demanded an investigation into whether foreign forces were involved and where the funding for the alleged campaign originated. This escalates the complaint beyond defamation into questions of political financing, though no evidence of foreign involvement has been publicly presented.
How many social media accounts has the BJP identified?
Delhi BJP General Secretary Vishnu Mittal said the party identified approximately 25 social media accounts that allegedly promoted the false narrative and submitted the list to the DCP as part of the complaint.
