He rode a donkey to file his nomination papers to contest the Lok Sabha election, only to be booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Mani Bhushan Sharma, a 44-year-old resident of Hulasnagar locality here, has a penchant for contesting polls and went to submit his nomination papers as an Independent candidate on Monday, the last day for doing so in the Jehanabad seat.
Mr. Sharma said he rode the donkey as he wanted to show a mirror to mainstream politicians who consider the common people stupid like donkeys. But the authorities were not amused. Jehanabad Sadar circle officer Sunil Kumar Sah lodged an FIR against him at the Town police station.
“It was a flagrant violation of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act An FIR has been lodged against him. The police will investigate and proceed accordingly,” Mr. Sah said.
As if it was not enough, his nomination papers were rejected on technical grounds during scrutiny on Tuesday.
