Lucknow: In a fierce attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has condemned the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of a tragic incident in Farrukhabad, where two women from the Dalit community were found hanging from a tree. Gandhi described the incident as “very unfortunate” and criticised the administration’s response towards the victims’ families.
“It is a crime to even hope for justice in a BJP government!” Gandhi stated, accusing the authorities of prioritising the concealment of crimes rather than delivering justice. He questioned how long society could tolerate such injustices, stressing that protection is the right of every daughter, and justice is the right of every victim’s family.
The incident, which took place on August 27 in the Kaimganj area of Farrukhabad, has sent shockwaves through the region. The bodies of the two friends, who belonged to the Dalit community, were discovered hanging from a tree after they failed to return home from a Janmashtami event. While the police initially described the deaths as a case of suicide, the father of one of the young women has alleged foul play, suspecting that his daughter was murdered.
Rahul Gandhi’s condemnation has been echoed by Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, who called for an impartial investigation into the matter. Yadav emphasised the sensitivity of the incident, urging the BJP government to take immediate action. He warned that such horrific events create a climate of fear in society and inflict deep psychological trauma on women across the country.
“The administration’s attitude towards the victim’s family cannot be tolerated,” Yadav stated, as he called for justice for the victims and their families.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding a thorough investigation and greater accountability from the authorities. The deaths of the two Dalit women have become a symbol of the ongoing struggle for justice faced by marginalised communities in India, raising urgent questions about the safety and protection of women, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds.
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