A city-based NGO has lodged an FIR against yoga guru Ramdev for "insulting" Dalit community by his controversial "honeymoon" remark against Rahul Gandhi and demanded action against him under the SC/ST Act, police said today.
"Last night, we lodged an FIR under 'zero' number against Ramdev and later forwarded it to Mahanagar police station in Lucknow," police inspector D H Desai said.
The FIR was lodged in Gomtipur police station demanding action against Ramdev under the SC/ST Act (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act) for his comment "Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit homes for honeymoon and picnic".
"Activist Ratna Vora, on behalf of her organisation 'Ambedkar Karwan', filed the complaint against Ramdev who has made a statement that Rahul used to visit Dalit community people to enjoy picnic and honeymoon," the police officer said.
When contacted, Vora said Ramdev's remark was an "insult" to entire Dalit community.
"I was shocked after watching Ramdev on TV when he was saying that Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit family to enjoy picnic and honeymoon and I decided to file a complaint against him," Vora told PTI.
The FIR sought action against Ramdev under section 3(1) (X) of the Prevention of Atrocities Act which stands for making insulting remarks pertaining to the caste or community.
Ramdev, a supporter of BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi, made the remark in Lucknow on April 25 and has drawn flak from all quarters since then.
He has been booked by Uttar Pradesh police in this regard.
