Lucknow, May 23 -- An FIR has been registered against Congress party's Uttar Pradesh state President Ajay Rai in Lucknow's Mahob over alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The complaint was lodged by Advocate Neeraj Rawat. The FIR has been registered at the City Kotwali (police station) against 25 to 30 supporters, including the outgoing Secretary of the Congress Committee, Brijraj Ahirwar.

Meanwhile, BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan recognised the remarks as "inexcusable and unforgivable," while lambasting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly encouraging such behaviour by his party members.

"Under Rahul Gandhi, the Congress party has degenerated and decayed into a den of debased elements like Ajay ...