Overview
- Lodhi apologised on Thursday after meeting Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and the state BJP chief, saying he would mind his words and follow party guidelines.
- State BJP president Hemant Khandelwal had issued a show-cause notice on Wednesday that called Lodhi’s conduct objectionable and gave him three days to explain.
- The row stems from an April 16 crash in Karera where a Thar allegedly driven by Lodhi’s son injured five people, prompting a case for rash driving and the seizure of the vehicle.
- The IPS Association of Madhya Pradesh condemned Lodhi’s threat against Karera SDOP Ayush Jakhar, calling the language indecent and seeking action from the government.
- Congress leader Jitu Patwari wrote an open letter on Friday that questioned police autonomy, highlighting broader strains between legislators and officers across Madhya Pradesh.