Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni, whose son Ashish Mishra is in jail for allegedly ramming his car over farmers last year in Lakhimpur Kheri, talked about “dogs barking and chasing his [Ashish Mishra] car”, in an apparent reference to farmers demanding his resignation. The Union Minister also allegedly called farmer leader Rakesh Tikait a “ do kaudi ka aadmi” (worthless person) in a controversial speech live-streamed by his supporters.
“If I am travelling to Lucknow in a car, it’s going at a good speed. Dogs bark. They keep on barking on the roadside or chase the car. It’s their nature. I am not going to say anything about it. I am very confident because of your support,” Mr. Teni can be heard saying to his supporters in the controversial video that went viral. The Hindu cannot independently verify the authenticity of the video.
