JHANSI/LUCKNOW, May 22 -- A political controversy erupted after a purported video of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai went viral on Friday in which he was heard making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mahoba.

According to reports, Rai reached Mahoba during the day to meet an alleged rape victim and her family members. The controversy began while he was returning after the meeting. In one of the viral videos, Rai, shown seated in the front seat of his vehicle and speaking with local party workers, was allegedly heard making offensive comments targeting the PM. In a separate incident, he was also seen allegedly using abusive language against the district police chief while walking with party supporters.

The rem...