‘Ankita Nyaya Yatra Sanyukta Sangharash Samiti’ gherao former BJP Minister Prem Chand Aggarwal’s residence
‘Ankita Nyaya Yatra Sanyukta Sangharash Samiti’ gherao former BJP Minister Prem Chand Aggarwal’s residence
Dehradun, March 29
As part of the ongoing struggle to get justice for murdered young girl- Ankita Bhandari- the ‘Ankita Nyaya Yatra Sanyukta Sangharash Samiti’ staged a protest in front of the residence of former Uttarakhand minister and Rishikesh BJP legislator Prem Chand Aggarwal, today.
The ‘Ankita Nyaya Yatra Sanyukta Sangharash Samiti’ had decided to picket the ministers and legislators of the ruling party in protest against the absurd statements made by them regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case. Earlier, last week the residence of Uttarakhand Speaker Ritu Khanduri was gheraoed by the members of the samiti and other citizens.
The members today went to the residence of Prem Chand Aggarwal in Rishikesh and raised slogans seeking justice or Ankita Bhandari. A strong police force deployed outside the gate of the house prevented the members from storming into the residence. However, irate women members tore down a banner of the ruling party hung outside the house.
The samiti had alleged that the insensitive and frivolous statements being issued by leaders holding responsible positions within the government and the party organization—specifically to shield individuals linked to the BJP who are implicated in Ankita’s murder (ranging from minor figures to prominent names)—are not merely condemnable but utterly shameful.
Renowned social activist Sujata Paul, associated with the Samiti remarked that although more than three years have passed since the Ankita murder, no legal action has been taken against the VIP culprits involved—despite their names having surfaced. She asserted that this demonstrates the BJP’s profound insensitivity toward women.
