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1. Mahua Moitra criticizes Yogi Adityanath over the alleged involvement of BJP leaders in BHU student gang rape.
2. Questions about the delay in implementing Yogi Adityanath’s “thok do” policy.
3. Suggests using a bulldozer on the properties of the accused.

New Delhi, Jan 02: Mahua Moitra of the Trinamool Congress criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath regarding the alleged involvement of local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the gang-rape of a BHU student.

The incident prompted Moitra to question the delay in applying Yogi Adityanath’s “thok do” (shoot them) policy, suggesting the use of a bulldozer on the properties of the accused.

Here’s a detailed look at the incident and the ensuing political reactions:

Background of the Rape Case

  • Two months after a woman student was allegedly gang-raped inside the IIT-BHU campus in Uttar Pradesh, police arrested three men on Sunday.
  • The accused claimed to be BJP’s IT cell members on their Facebook page, leading to allegations by opposition parties that they were BJP functionaries.
  • The incident occurred on the night of November 1 when the victim was forcibly taken to a corner by three men on a motorcycle after separating her from her friend near the Karman Baba temple.
  • The accused allegedly stripped and assaulted the woman, making a video and taking photos before letting her go after about 15 minutes.

Mahua Moitra’s Criticism and Yogi Adityanath’s “Thok do” Policy

  • Mahua Moitra took a swipe at Yogi Adityanath, referring to him as Ajay Bisht, and questioned the delay in taking action against the accused since November 2.
  • Moitra suggested running a bulldozer on the properties of the accused, invoking Yogi Adityanath’s infamous “thok do” policy that advocates shooting criminals.
  • Yogi Adityanath’s strong stance on law and order in Uttar Pradesh has led to several encounters of alleged criminals since he assumed office in 2017.

Congress Takes a Dig at BJP’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ Slogan

  • The Congress also criticized the BJP, stating that the ruling party contradicts its ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ (Save the daughter, educate the daughter) slogan.
  • Mahila Congress chief Netta D’Souza labeled the BJP as the “Balatkaari (rapist) Janata Party” for women.
  • Congress leader Dolly Sharma accused the BJP of sheltering criminals and highlighted the irony of Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim that criminals could not be found even with binoculars in Uttar Pradesh.
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Law and Order Situation in Uttar Pradesh

  • Opposition parties, including the Congress, have targeted the Yogi Adityanath government over the law and order situation in the state.
  • There are allegations that the individuals arrested in the IIT-BHU rape case have links with the ruling BJP.
  • The opposition criticizes the lack of visible action, such as the use of bulldozers, against the accused.

IIT-BHU Rape Case: Legal Proceedings

  • The accused individuals—Kunal Pandey, Anand alias Abhishek Chauhan, and Saksham Patel—have been arrested in connection with the rape case.
  • The FIR is registered under Section 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the IPC and provisions of the Information Technology Act.
  • Subsequently, a section of gangrape has been added to the case, as per police statements.

The IIT-BHU rape case has not only sparked outrage over the heinous crime but has also become a focal point for political criticism, raising questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the commitment to ensuring justice for the victim.