The Chhattisgarh police arrested Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh on Thursday in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi, an official said. A team of Raipur police arrested Kalicharan, alias Abhijeet Dhananjay Saraag, from Khajuraho town in MP, said Raipur Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal.

“Mahatma Gandhi gave the message of peace, brotherhood, love, truth, non-violence and equality to the world, and if anyone uses abusive language against such a legendary person, then action will be taken against him,” said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.