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Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP protecting VIP in Ankita Bhandari case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of protecting an unidentified VIP guest linked to the murder of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari in Uttarakhand. Speaking at a press conference, Gandhi alleged…
The Story in Brief
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of protecting an unidentified VIP guest linked to the murder of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari in Uttarakhand. Speaking at a press conference, Gandhi alleged the state government was shielding the person because of ties with the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He did not provide evidence or name the individual, calling the protection a symptom of the BJP’s “warped mentality” of defending criminals against women. National Herald India reported his remarks.
Ankita Bhandari, a receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand, was killed in September 2022. Three people were arrested, including resort owner Pulkit Arya, and later convicted of murder. The case triggered widespread protests and scrutiny of the state government’s investigation. Gandhi said India could not progress until women are treated with respect and safety.
The Indian Opinion
Rahul Gandhi’s charge that a BJP-linked VIP is being shielded in the Ankita Bhandari case fits a pattern of political point-scoring, but it lacks the basic evidence needed to move beyond allegation. The BJP, in turn, has not denied the existence of any such protection, leaving the public to guess. Instead of trading accusations, both sides should demand the Uttarakhand government name the so-called VIP. That single disclosure, or its continued evasion, will tell us who is serious about justice.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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