<p>Jhansi (UP), Jun 26 (PTI) BJP's Babina MLA Rajeev Singh on Thursday clarified his stand on the May 19 incident aboard the Vande Bharat Express, stating that a "misunderstanding" with fellow passengers escalated unnecessarily and that the altercation by his supporters in Jhansi was "unfortunate and unintended".</p>.<p>Addressing a press conference, the MLA said he was travelling with his wife and children from Delhi to Jhansi when he "politely requested" a passenger to swap seats so the family could sit together.</p>.<p>According to the MLA, the passenger and his companion responded rudely and threatened him. He claimed video evidence now supports his version of events.</p>.<p>The Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP, on June 22, issued a show-cause notice to the party MLA in connection with the episode. The BJP had sought a reply from the legislator within seven days.</p>.Watch | Passenger in Vande Bharat assaulted after refusing to switch seat with BJP MLA.<p>According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the altercation occurred on June 19 on the Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express, allegedly over changing seats and objectionable sitting posture inside the train.</p>.<p>The situation escalated at Jhansi station, where a passenger was allegedly assaulted by some individuals linked to the ruling party MLA.</p>.<p>On Thursday, Singh reiterated that he had filed a non-cognisable report (NCR) with the GRP that same evening after the encounter.</p>.<p>He added that during the train journey, he had also sought assistance via the Rail Madad helpline, citing safety concerns.</p>.<p>Later, when the train reached Jhansi, some of his local supporters, informed by his security personnel, allegedly assaulted one of the passengers. The MLA said this was done "in over-enthusiasm" and without his approval.</p>.<p>He stated that he later apologised to the passengers, who accepted his regret and acknowledged the misunderstanding.</p>.<p>The incident has drawn political reactions, with some opposition leaders and a former IPS officer demanding action. However, the passenger involved has not filed a formal complaint, and the matter is currently under police investigation. </p>
<p>Jhansi (UP), Jun 26 (PTI) BJP's Babina MLA Rajeev Singh on Thursday clarified his stand on the May 19 incident aboard the Vande Bharat Express, stating that a "misunderstanding" with fellow passengers escalated unnecessarily and that the altercation by his supporters in Jhansi was "unfortunate and unintended".</p>.<p>Addressing a press conference, the MLA said he was travelling with his wife and children from Delhi to Jhansi when he "politely requested" a passenger to swap seats so the family could sit together.</p>.<p>According to the MLA, the passenger and his companion responded rudely and threatened him. He claimed video evidence now supports his version of events.</p>.<p>The Uttar Pradesh unit of the BJP, on June 22, issued a show-cause notice to the party MLA in connection with the episode. The BJP had sought a reply from the legislator within seven days.</p>.Watch | Passenger in Vande Bharat assaulted after refusing to switch seat with BJP MLA.<p>According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), the altercation occurred on June 19 on the Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express, allegedly over changing seats and objectionable sitting posture inside the train.</p>.<p>The situation escalated at Jhansi station, where a passenger was allegedly assaulted by some individuals linked to the ruling party MLA.</p>.<p>On Thursday, Singh reiterated that he had filed a non-cognisable report (NCR) with the GRP that same evening after the encounter.</p>.<p>He added that during the train journey, he had also sought assistance via the Rail Madad helpline, citing safety concerns.</p>.<p>Later, when the train reached Jhansi, some of his local supporters, informed by his security personnel, allegedly assaulted one of the passengers. The MLA said this was done "in over-enthusiasm" and without his approval.</p>.<p>He stated that he later apologised to the passengers, who accepted his regret and acknowledged the misunderstanding.</p>.<p>The incident has drawn political reactions, with some opposition leaders and a former IPS officer demanding action. However, the passenger involved has not filed a formal complaint, and the matter is currently under police investigation. </p>