Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of a Dalit woman who was allegedly gangraped and died in Uttar Pradesh's Bool Garhi village. This is Gandhi's second visit to the village after the incident in September 2020. While he spent 35 minutes with the family, UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and Minister for Minorities Welfare Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized his visit, stating that the case has already been investigated by the CBI. Gandhi's supporter Chandragupt Vikramaditya argued that the Congress leaders are in touch with aggrieved people and will continue to fight for justice.
Rahul Gandhi's Second Visit to Hathras Case: A Deeper Dive
Background
On September 14, 2020, a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly gang-raped and brutally assaulted. She later succumbed to her injuries on September 29, 2020. The incident sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.
Rahul Gandhi's Visit
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the victim's family on October 1, 2020, and again on March 27, 2022. During his second visit, he spent 35 minutes with the family, expressing solidarity and offering support.
Criticism and Allegations
Gandhi's visit drew criticism from Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Minister for Minorities Welfare Om Prakash Rajbhar. They argued that the case had already been thoroughly investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and that Gandhi's visit was politically motivated.
Congress's Response
In response to the criticism, Congress leader Chandragupt Vikramaditya stated that the Congress leaders were in touch with the aggrieved people and would continue to fight for justice.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is Rahul Gandhi?
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and the current President of the Indian National Congress. He is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the grandson of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
2. What is the Hathras case?
The Hathras case refers to the alleged gang rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in September 2020. The case sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country.
3. Why did Rahul Gandhi visit the Hathras victim's family?
Gandhi visited the victim's family to express solidarity and offer support. He reiterated the Congress party's commitment to fighting for justice and supporting the aggrieved family.
4. Who criticized Gandhi's visit?
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Minister for Minorities Welfare Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized Gandhi's visit, calling it politically motivated. They argued that the case had already been investigated by the CBI.
5. What was the outcome of the CBI investigation?
The CBI investigated the Hathras case but concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations of gang rape. The four accused in the case were charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other related offenses.
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