Meerut, July 25: A man was arrested on Thursday for sharing objectionable posts on social media against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district. According to reports, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the man for under section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Prashant Kanojia, Journalist Arrested For 'Objectionable' Post Against Yogi Adityanath, Freed.

Speaking to ANI, Avinash Pandey, Superintendent of Police Meerut (Rural) said, "The accused Fayaz Ahmed had shared objectionable posts on PM Narendra Modi, the accused has been sent to jail under IT Act." Pandey added that the accused also had a criminal record. Uttar Pradesh: Official Suspended for Objectionable Language Against PM Narendra Modi.

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In a similar incident last week, a Greater Noida resident was booked for making objectionable comments against PM Narendra Modi. The posts were made during an argument on social media with another person. As per the complaint, he made a derogatory remark against caste and objectionable remark against PM and media fraternity.

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