NSUI Protests BJP Government's Handling of Gang Rape Case in Uttarakhand

The case of the alleged gang rape of a minor girl in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, has now stirred up a political storm in Delhi. After the arrest of four accused in the case, the Congress student organization NSUI has announced to open a front against the BJP government of Uttarakhand. NSUI will hold a huge sit-in protest outside Uttarakhand Bhawan in Delhi. The organization alleges that among the arrested accused is Dheeraj Bisht, who had contested for the post of president on behalf of ABVP in the MBPG College Students'Union election. After the alleged gang rape of a minor in Haldwani came to light, the police have taken action and arrested four accused. Among them is the name of Dheeraj Bisht, who was the president candidate of ABVP in the MBPG College Students'Union election. After this arrest, the case has become an issue of political debate. NSUI has questioned the BJP government over this incident and said that no accused should get protection on the basis of political affiliations. NSUI has issued a press release to Narendra Modi on 14 November.