Baripada: Accusing BJP functionaries of creating a distorted, obscene and derogatory image of Leader of Opposition and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik using AI and disseminating on social media, the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) has lodged a complaint at Baripada Town Police Station.

The complaint names BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha district vice-president Sanjit Behera and alleges he and others were involved in creating and circulating the objectionable content on social media.

According to the complaint, Patnaik’s original photograph was digitally altered and presented in a distorted and obscene manner, allegedly with the intention of harming his dignity, social image and reputation.

The BCJD further alleged the circulation of such content on social media could create false perceptions among the public and potentially trigger misunderstanding, tension, differences or hostility among various religious, communal and social groups.

Describing the alleged creation and dissemination of the digital content as serious and condemnable, the complainants urged the police to conduct a detailed investigation and take stringent legal action against those responsible.

BCJD district president Abhas De, Biju Yuva Janata Dal district working president Sunil Nayak, Chitreshwar Behera, Deepak Kumar Madhuual, Abhay Kumar Singh, Bhishma Narayan Nayak, Biswajit Parichha and others were present when the complaint was submitted.