Explorer

Haryana: Woman ‘Molested’ At Deepender Hooda's Rally, Kumari Selja Demands Action, BJP Slams Congress

In Haryana, a female Congress party worker was allegedly molested at Deepender Singh Hooda's rally. The incident has prompted BJP's criticism while Congress MP Kumari Selja demanded action.

In Haryana, a Congress rally led by Deepender Hooda has sparked outrage after an alleged molestation incident involving a female party worker. Congress MP Kumari Selja raised concerns, stating that the woman had confided in her about the incident, confirming inappropriate behaviour by individuals on stage.

"I spoke to her, she told me that some people were touching her and trying to remove her from the stage. We saw the same in the video as well, and when I confirmed this with her, she told me that someone misbehaved with her. If something like this happens to a woman today, it is highly condemnable. Action should be taken on this," Selja said.

The Congress worker on whom there was an alleged molestation attempt at the rally said, "Deepender Hooda had come for an event. Some mischievous elements are making fake IDs using my name and commenting against my uncle and Congress candidate Jassi Petwar."

"Please don't use my name. I am entirely with Congress. It can be seen that I was standing right next to my uncle Jassi Petwar. I stand with him and support him," she emphasised.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Slams 'Congress Culture', BJP Asks 'Where Is Priyanka Gandhi'

The incident has fuelled a political backlash, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticising the Congress party’s treatment of women. "They don't respect anyone, including women, the poor, and Dalits. This is in their culture and DNA. If we get an application in this regard, then we will take action. Our government will take strict action and not spare anyone. Women are an integral part of society," CM Saini told news agency ANI.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also expressed his outrage on social media platform X, labelling the incident as "most shocking." He claimed, "A woman Congress leader was molested on stage in the presence of Deepender Hooda by Congress leaders. Confirmed by news reports and even Kumari Selja. If women are not safe in Congress meetings in full public view during the daytime, can they be safe if Congress comes to power?"

Poonawalla further highlighted previous instances involving Congress, referring to women like Simi John, Sharda Rathore, and Radhika Khera, who had spoken out against abuse or "casting couch" culture within the party. He questioned the silence of senior Congress leaders, stating, "Where is Priyanka Vadra and Rahul Gandhi? No ladki hoon lad sakti hoon? Will they act on Hooda supporters?"

The Haryana government awaits a formal complaint regarding the incident before taking further action.

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Gujarat: 700 Kg Meth Seized From Foreign Vessel, Shah Lauds 'Landmark Breakthrough' In Navy, NCB, ATS Joint Op
Gujarat: 700 Kg Meth Seized From Foreign Vessel, Shah Lauds 'Landmark Breakthrough' In Navy, NCB, ATS Joint Op
PM Modi Stranded At Deoghar Airport For 2 Hours After Aircraft Snag, Flies Back In Another Plane
PM Modi Stranded At Deoghar Airport For 2 Hours After Aircraft Snag, Flies Back In Another Plane
Rahul Gandhi's Chopper Stuck In Jharkhand After Failing To Get Clearance From ATC
Rahul Gandhi's Chopper Stuck In Jharkhand. Here's Why
After Debacles With RaGa And PM Modi's Aircraft, Amit Shah's Helicopter Checked In Maharashtra
Amit Shah's Chopper Checked In Maharashtra After Uddhav's Dare
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Rajasthan Administrative Officers' Union Meets CM Bhajanlal Sharma Ahead Of Tonk By-Election ClashUPPSC Protest Sparks Student Uprising in Prayagraj as RSS-BJP Hold Crucial Meeting Ahead of UP By-ElectionsUPPSC Protest Escalates in Prayagraj, Students Demand Single-Shift Exam Schedule | ABP NewsBJPs Furious Over Ghulam Ahmad Mir's Remarks Says, 'Congress Wants to Create a Separate Nation'

Photo Gallery

Embed widget