Rahul Gandhi demands justice for woman killed at Uttarakhand resort
‘Four years had passed since the murder, but even today the family is waiting for justice,’ says the Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition in India's Lower House, met the family of Ankita Bhandari whose murder in a resort in Uttarakhand has drawn widespread condemnation. In a statement on social media, Mr. Gandhi expressed his meeting with Ms. Bhandari's parents two days ago. He noted that four years had passed since the fatal incident, yet the family continues to await justice.
Mr. Gandhi highlighted that the post-mortem report confirmed signs of violence and drowning. The room where Ankita, a 19-year-old resort receptionist, allegedly resisted the demands of a VIP guest, was demolished before an investigation could commence, raising suspicions. Mr. Gandhi argued that the most despicable aspect of this tragedy is the ongoing protection of the VIP, a prominent BJP-RSS leader, by the State government.
He accused the BJP of treating rapists and criminals with political cover, even welcoming convicted rapists with garlands. Addressing the broader issue, Mr. Gandhi stated that India's progress hinges on eradicating the inhuman mentality that views women as mere objects. He concluded by asserting that India will only advance when its women achieve respect, safety, equality, and justice.
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