‘Will lodge FIR over song targeting SP’

Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav said the party would lodge an FIR against the makers of a song that was released to allegedly defame him and his party. The development comes days after BJP MP and Bhojpuri actor-singer Manoj Tiwari released a Holi-themed song, allegedly taking a dig at the SP and its chief.
"The BJP is trying to defame the Samajwadi Party. A song was launched to malign the party, and we will lodge an FIR against those responsible," he said, demanding action against those who released it. "If no action is taken, it will become clear under whose protection this work is being done," he said. Meanwhile, several political leaders, former officials and members of teachers' organisations joined the SP on Saturday, expressing faith in the leadership of Akhilesh and pledging to work towards forming a Samajwadi Party govt in the 2027 assembly elections.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Women's day wishes, messages and quotes !