Cong, BJP target each other, seek stringent action

New Delhi, July 10

The Congress and the BJP on Saturday slammed each other for crimes against women in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and sought stringent action.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra questioned Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for incidents of alleged violence and misconduct with women during the filing of nominations for block panchayat president posts in BJP-ruled UP. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat led the charge against Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, citing six instances of alleged sexual misconduct involving minors over the past three days in Congress-ruled Rajasthan. “CM Ashok Gehlot’s government must become proactive,” said Shekhawat, Jal Shakti Minister and Jodhpur MP.

Earlier today, Priyanka said, “A few years ago, a rape victim raised her voice against a BJP MLA and an attempt was made to kill her and her family. Today, the BJP crossed all limits to stop the nomination of a woman. The same government, the same behaviour.” — TNS