Hardoi, March 27 -- Samajwadi Party leader Yadunandan Lal Rajput was arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Lord Ram and Mother Kaushalya, Uttar Pradesh police said on Friday.

This comes after a video of the SP leader using offensive and obscene language regarding Hindu deities went viral, sparking outrage among the people in the region. Yadunandan Lal made the alleged remarks during a public meeting in Hardoi.

The police registered a case against Yadunandan Lal under relevant sections of the law. Subsequently, he was arrested. The police are now in the process of producing him before the court, according to officials.

The police have stated that strict measures are being taken to maintain law and order.

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