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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari lodges FIR against ‘fake Facebook account’ in his name with blue-tick verification

Sharing a copy of the police complaint on X, Manoj Tiwari shared a screenshot of the social media account, which features his photographs with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 1, 2026 10:49 AM IST

MP Manoj Tiwari requested the Delhi Police to conduct a detailed investigation into the matter and ensure strict action against those involved. (File photo)

The Delhi Police has lodged a first information report (FIR) after BJP MP Manoj Tiwari filed a complaint against an impostor account on Facebook, officers said Saturday, adding that a probe is underway.

As per the FIR registered at the Cyber Police Station in the New Delhi district, the fake account with the title ‘Manoj Tiwari BJP’, which uses the former Delhi BJP chief’s photograph, has been active for some time. The North East Delhi MP, a Bhojpuri singer and actor, filed the complaint against the account on January 22.

“This account ID has no connection whatsoever with me, nor was it created with my consent or authorisation. The account is being fraudulently operated by an unknown person(s) through the unauthorised and improper use of my name, photographs, and videos,” Tiwari was quoted as saying in the FIR.

He added, “Through this fake Facebook ID, my name, position, and public image are being misused on social media and in society at large by circulating misleading and false messages, which is extremely serious, objectionable, and a matter of grave concern.”

The FIR has been lodged under Section 66C of the IT Act, which penalises identity theft, and Section 356(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which defines and punishes criminal defamation.

Sharing a copy of the complaint on X, Tiwari posted that his Facebook account carried a blue-tick verification.

The MP requested the police to conduct a detailed and immediate investigation into the matter, take appropriate steps to have the account deactivated, and ensure strict legal action against those involved under the applicable provisions of law.

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The complaint was filed at the Mandir Marg police station in New Delhi after a video was posted from the account of strongly-worded criticism of the now-stayed UGC regulations and a photo of the MP.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations over discrimination against SC, ST and OBC students in higher educational institutions were recently stayed by the Supreme Court, amid protests due to apprehensions that they may be misused against general category people.

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