India police investigate sexual harassment allegations during protests
NEW DELHI: Indian police launched an investigation on Sunday into allegations of sexual harassment against officers during protests in the capital against the country’s election commission.
Indian police are investigating allegations of sexual harassment against officers during protests in New Delhi against the country's Election Commission. The protests began on Friday, demanding the resignation of ECI chief Gyanesh Kumar, who has been accused of wrongdoing in a large-scale voter-roll revision. The ECI denies the allegations, and Kumar has not commented.
On Saturday, three female journalists accused police officers of sexual harassment, including pushing and inappropriate touching, according to the Delhi police. A video posted on social media showed one of the complainants. The police have promised a fair and impartial inquiry. Another day of protests is planned in the capital on Sunday, including by left-wing groups and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party, which began as a satirical online movement in May.
The party's chief, Abhijeet Dipke, urged the accused officer to be arrested immediately. Left-wing activist Neha Bora called for protesters to march to India Gate, posting "Women Are NOT SAFE!" on social media. Opposition politicians blame the ECI for acting under the influence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
They plan to march to the Election Commission on Tuesday and hold "Save Democracy" rallies across the country. The CJP has called for a massive mobilization of young Indians in New Delhi on October 10.
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