Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh | 1 June 2025
Local leader associated with BJP Manohar Lal Dhakad is in the news these days due to an alleged viral MMS video. Dhakad was arrested after the video filmed in an objectionable position with a woman on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, although she has now got bail.
Manohar Lal Dhakad in trend on social media, rapid discovery on Google
Since this viral video, Manohar Lal Dhakad has been trending a lot on social media. People are constantly discussing this issue on platforms like Twitter (now X), Facebook and Instagram.
Not only this, Manohar Lal Dhakad's name has been one of the most searched people in Google trends in the last few days. The virality of the video has made him a topic of discussion at the national level.
Woman claims to appear in the video, name came out
The woman who is seen in this alleged video is being named Lubna Qureshi. Recently, Lubna posted an emotional video on social media in which she refers to the mental pressure and slander on her crying.
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He said in the video:
"I am being maligned, I am being harassed… My life is being ruined."
This video became very viral on social media and many users also expressed sympathy for him.
Dhakad told the conspiracy, told the video fake
Manohar Lal Dhakad clarified the entire matter and said that the video going viral is "fake and edited".
He alleged that some people are plotting to discredit him. He says that the car in which this video was shot had already sold.
Dhakad also claimed that an attempt was made to blackmail him and the video was made viral for not giving ₹ 20,000.
NHAI action, three employees dismissed
In view of the allegations of blackmailing, the NHAI (National Highway Authority of India) has taken immediate action and removed three employees from their jobs.
The investigation is on and the police has also started cyber forensic investigation in this case.
Alt News Fact-Czech: Video of viral woman misleading
Some users on social media also linked the video of another crying woman to this episode. But the fact-check website Alt News has clarified that she is not a woman Lubna Qureshi, and this is a different case.
conclusion
Both Manohar Lal Dhakad and Lubna Qureshi are now at the center of this viral controversy. While Dhakad is calling it a political conspiracy, on the other hand Lubna Qureshi has made this matter more sensitive with his emotional statement.
Investigation is going on and the matter will remain in the headlines on social media till the truth is revealed.