Know all the information about the warrant issued against Roshni Kushal Jaiswal as her attack video goes viral
On Thursday, a Varanasi court issued a non-bailable warrant for Congress leader Roshni Kushal Jaiswal, who had reportedly been evading authorities since last month. Known as the National Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress, Roshni was seen in footage allegedly assaulting a BJP worker in public, accompanied by her husband and brother. Civil Judge Yugal Shambhuโs order sanctioned the warrant under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Who is Congress leader Roshni Kushal Jaiswal who attacked BJP worker Rajesh Kumar in viral video, biography, age and husbad
While the husband and brother of the Congress leader were promptly arrested, Roshni managed to escape and has been on the run.
Roshni Kushal Jaiswal – National Secretary of (IYC) spokesperson Congress ๐ฎ๐ณ, state Incharge Bihar – as her twitter Bio says
did this now – apologizing pic.twitter.com/uiO17msiqYโ The Sanghi (@karma2moksha) October 25, 2024
Following the order, the police visited her residence in Varanasiโs Bhelpur neighborhood, posting a copy of the court order on the wall. Roshni and her family were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, including those addressing collective criminal acts, assault with intent to disrobe, attempted murder, grievous harm by groups, unlawful assembly, and intentional provocation.
The charges stem from a reported incident on 15th September, in which Roshni allegedly attacked a BJP worker named Rajesh Kumar in Varanasiโs Pandeypur locality in the Premchand Nagar Colony. Notably, the footage showed the victim being restrained by two individuals while Roshni and her husband alternately slapped him, with his wife and daughter reportedly manhandled during the incident.
Allegations surfaced online that Rajesh had issued threats, yet evidence was reportedly lacking to substantiate these claims. Despite the allegations, social media users were seen supporting Roshni, prompting Rajeshโs wife to later file a police complaint and protest for justice. Though Roshniโs husband and brother were arrested, she evaded authorities, remaining on the run.
Age 30 Jaiswal was born in Varansi in 1994 and after completing her secondary education she enrolled in the Fashion designing from International school of Fashion Designing INIFD.
In the year 2018 she won Mrs India international Award and Mrs India Glamorous Award and started her own NGO as well.
IYC worker Roshni Jaiswal was abused on Social media by a BJP workers “Saffron Rajesh Singh”. Look at these comments which he wrote for Roshni.
Even after complaining continuously, UP police took no action and now they are harassing her and her family. She was arrested for 40โฆ pic.twitter.com/XD2OGAcTTT
โ Venisha G Kiba (@KibaVenisha) October 26, 2024
For the last 40 days, Roshni’s husband, brother and 5 other people are in jail and an order has been issued to attach Roshni’s house. Roshni has a kid as well.
Vivek Shankar Tiwari, Rajesh Singh’s counsel, said that Ms Jaiswal and her supporters had attacked the BJP worker outside his home, leading to an FIR filed by his wife, Anu.
How Roshni reacted to the allegations?
Recently, as the court issued a warrant for her apprehension, she posted a video online, defending her actions by suggesting she was acting against an alleged wrongdoer. However, evidence confirming the claims against Rajesh Kumar appeared absent. The Congress party publicly supported Roshni, framing her actions as standing against alleged threats.
Earlier this year, Roshni attracted criticism for controversial social media posts, including a derogatory cartoon involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Additionally, she posted remarks aimed at BJP leader Smriti Irani and the wife of Chief Justice of India Dy Chandrachud, as well as further contentious statements in July where she reportedly misrepresented financial statistics related to the Congress party.