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United News of India
6 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
Bihar Cong seeks Guv's intervention to ensure justice to rape victim's kin
Patna, June 4 (UNI) The Bihar Congress on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeking his intervention to ensure justice to family members of a rape victim who died due to alleged negligence in her treatment on Sunday last. A delegation of Congress leaders led by president of Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) Rajesh Ram called on Governor and handed over a memorandum to him. A nine-year-old Dalit girl was raped and also attacked by the culprit which caused injuries on 20 spots on her body. Due to the alleged negligence and delay in treatment, she died at Patna Medical College and Hospital(PMCH) , Ram said quoting the memorandum handed over to the Governor. The incident had taken place at Kurhni in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar, he stated. "Financial assistance as compensation should be given to the mother of the deceased besides adequate arrangements should also be made for two younger brothers of the rape victim," said the Congress leader, adding that the mother of the deceased should be given a government job depending upon her qualification. Stringent punishment should be given those involved in the incident, he added. "The condition of dalits in Bihar has deteriorated in Bihar under Nitish Kumar-led government", Ram said adding that all required steps should be taken to improve their lot. "Treatment facilities in government hospitals are poor and the need of the hour is to improve them without any further delay," he said. The Governor, on his part, assured the delegation that he would look into the matter. He would also bring it to the notice of the government, Ram stated. UNI KKS PRS
Hans India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bihar rape victim's death: Opposition slams govt's insensitivity, latter asks not to politicise case
Patna: The brutal rape, followed by tragic demise of nine-year-old Dalit girl from Muzaffarpur, has left the local population incensed and outraged, with many demanding capital punishment for the accused. The political landscape, though remains divided over state's apathy and insensitivity towards the teenage victim, the issue has turned into major political row with the ruling party and the Opposition taking potshots at each other. The minor rape victim succumbed to injuries due to systematic apathy and medical negligence. The girl was made to wait for hours at the Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) before admission, which her family claimed, led to her death. The girl, after being sexually assaulted, was found in critical condition in a canal on May 26 in Kudhni block of Muzaffarpur district and later brought to Patna for treatment but she died waiting outside the hospital. Nitish Kumar-led NDA government has promised strict action against those found guilty, however, the Opposition, unconvinced with double engine's promises on law and order, has accused it of being 'complicit' in the tragic death of the Dalit girl. "This is a serious incident, and the accused was arrested by the police soon. Legal proceedings have already begun. A chargesheet will be filed soon, and the accused will face the law under a speedy trial," JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said. "She was everyone's child. It is not right to politicise this issue. The hospital has given an explanation and the events of that night, and all of it is being investigated. The CCTV footage is also being examined. Everything will be investigated according to the law," he added. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai gave assurances of appropriate punishment to the accused and also took a dig at jungle raj in past regimes. "During the Lalu-Rabri tenure, the culprits and corrupt used to get protected. However, now the NDA government under the leadership of Nitish Kumar ensures culprits face appropriate punishment." However, the Opposition has intensified its attack on the ruling dispensation, accusing the administration of criminal negligence and misgovernance. Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru slammed the government, stating, "It is very tragic whenever someone loses their life. This was a young girl who faced great injustice. Though they say good governance exists, however, here there is more misgovernance." "She struggled for 3-4 days but did not receive proper treatment. People had to take to the streets just to get her admitted to the hospital. The Chief Minister, ministers, and the administration failed to take care of the girl. At last, the child gave up. This is not just embarrassing for Bihar but for the entire nation. The incident is very painful. We demand justice for her," he added. On Sunday, widespread protests broke out in Patna and Muzaffarpur. In Patna, party workers led by Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram gathered at IT crossing and burnt effigies of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Health Minister Mangal Pandey while demanding a judicial probe and the resignation of the Health Minister. "If the girl does not get justice, I will travel across Bihar with her ashes," Rajesh Ram announced during the protest.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi linked to Pakistan in latest BJP-Congress poster war
A poster war erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday with both linking each other's top leadership to Pakistani the BJP's Information Department chief Amit Malviya linked Rahul Gandhi with Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir, the Bihar Congress linked PM Narendra Modi to Ex-PM of Pakistan, Nawaz Malviya took to social media to share a poster juxtaposing Rahul Gandhi's face with Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir with 'One Agenda' written on next for Rahul Gandhi? The Nishan-e-Pakistan?" he wrote in the is not surprising that Rahul Gandhi is speaking the language of Pakistan and its benefactors. He hasn't congratulated the Prime Minister on the flawless #OperationSindoor, which unmistakably showcases India's dominance. Instead, he repeatedly asks how many jets we lost—a Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 20, 2025Malviya alleged that Rahul Gandhi is speaking the language of Pakistan and that it is not surprising."He hasn't congratulated the Prime Minister on the flawless Operation Sindoor, which unmistakably showcases India's dominance. Instead, he repeatedly asks how many jets we lost—a question that has already been addressed in the DGMO briefings. Curiously, he hasn't once inquired about how many Pakistani jets were shot down during the conflict, or how many were destroyed while parked in their hangars when Indian forces pounded Pakistani airbases," he wrote on the Bihar Congress also shared a similar poster juxtaposing PM Narendra Modi and Pakistan's former PM Nawaz Sharif with "Biryani" written on captioned the photo as "Ek biryani desh par bhari." Bihar Congress (@INCBihar) May 20, 2025The poster war stems from the opposition's constant questions regarding Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's involvement in the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has reiterated his claims that India maintained silence over the loss of assets during Operation Sindoor, calling it a "crime" to have informed Pakistan beforehand, while citing remarks made by Minister of External Affairs S and Pakistan indulged in intense cross-border strikes after the latter launched unprovoked attacks following Indian Army's Operation Sindoor. After four days, both countries agreed to an understanding to stop firing. Trump announced the same before both the countries and called it a full and immediate ceasefire and claimed that the US mediated between the Watch
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bihar Congress accuses State government of trying to thwart Rahul Gandhi's event in Darbhanga
The Bihar Congress on Friday (May 16, 2025) accused the State government of trying to prevent Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, from interacting with students as part of the party's Shiksha Nyay Samvad programme. Mr. Gandhi on Thursday (May 15) walked nearly 2.5 km to the Ambedkar Welfare Hostel in Darbhanga after the police stopped his convoy from proceeding to the venue of the Shiksha Nyay Samvad, a scheduled interaction with students from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). Despite the denial of permission, Mr. Gandhi addressed the students at the hostel, holding up a photograph of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Later, two FIRs were lodged against Mr. Gandhi and over 100 party workers. Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru said the police tried to prevent the country's Opposition leader from meeting students at the behest of Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He alleged the bureaucrat has been playing the role of Bihar's 'Super CM'. 'When preparations for the programme took place over the past three days, the administration cooperated in cleaning, road repairs, etc. However, at the last moment the administration refused permission for the programme. This proves the Bihar government is afraid of the Congress and Mr. Gandhi. Our leaders had gone there to communicate with the students, not to hold a public meeting,' Mr. Allavaru said while addressing the press at the Congress office in the State capital. He accused the State government of conspiring to cancel Mr. Gandhi's programme. Later in the evening, the Darbhanga Police had lodged two FIRs against Mr. Gandhi and more than 100 party workers for organising the programme without permission. The District Magistrate Office had granted permission to hold the event at the Town Hall. A senior officer of the Darbhanga Police said based on the complaint of District Welfare Officer Alok Kumar, an FIR was registered at Laheriasarai police station under Sections 189(2)(5) and 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Similarly, on the complaint of Bloc Welfare Officer Khurshid Alam, an FIR was lodged under Section 223 (disobedience to orders issued by public servants) of the BNS and Loudspeaker Act, he added. 'Rahul Gandhi ji has said the FIR of the Bihar government is like a medal for him. On one side, there is the Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal (United) dictatorial government that wants to suppress the voice of Dalits, and on the other side, there is the self-confidence of Rahul Gandhi ji, which he has got from the Constitution of Babasaheb Ambedkar,' Bihar Congress In-charge Rajesh Kumar said. Jignesh Mevani, executive president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee, who was also present in the press briefing, asserted that the Darbhanga incident proved that 'Babasaheb's Constitution has so much power that it can defeat even the biggest dictators'. 'The BJP-JD(U) government has been badly exposed. Their hypocritical mask of being the well-wishers of Dalit, tribal, OBC, EBC and minority students has come off. The FIR lodged against many Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, is solid proof that these political parties are opponents of Dalit, backward, extremely backward and tribal classes. They have so much hatred in their hearts that they send to jail any person who talks about Dalit interests,' Mr. Mevani said. Lashing out at State government, Bihar Congress in-charge secretary Sushil Pasi said if standing in support of Dalits and talking about their rights are crimes in the eyes of the BJP-JD(U) government, then the Congress party will commit these 'crimes again and again, every day, with full pride and determination'.
News18
15-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Stop If You Can': Rahul Gandhi To PM Modi, Nitish Kumar After Cops Block Entry To Ambedkar Hostel
Last Updated: Rahul Gandhi challenged PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar after police halted his visit to Ambedkar hostel. He criticized NDA allies and emphasized the need for caste-based census. Rahul Gandhi on Thursday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to stop him if they can after police stopped him on his way to Ambedkar hostel in Bihar's Darbhanga. The Bihar Congress earlier had accused the district administration of attempting to sabotage the programme. Darbhanga deputy mayor Nazia Hasan flagged the last-minute cancellation of permission as a 'pre-planned conspiracy". ' Nitish ji, Modi ji, rok sako to rok lo," Rahul Gandhi said, called the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies, the Janata Dal (JD(U)) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 'double-engine government of deceivers". 'What is he afraid of?" said Gandhi during the middle of speech at the party's 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' event, while addressing students. He was allowed to enter premises after being initially stopped. 'Nitish ji and Modi ji, stop me if you can – the storm of caste-based census will bring a revolution in social justice, education, and employment," he said after his visit. In the programme, he said PM Modi and his government agreed to the caste-based survey which will be part of the upcoming census because of the people from minority communities, referring to the attendees of the event. 'The Bihar Police tried to stop me. But they could not stop me because your power (minority community) is watching over me. We told PM Narendra Modi that you have to conduct a census. Under your pressure, PM Narendra Modi announced a caste census in the country. Scared of your pressure, he placed the Constitution on his forehead. But their government is against democracy, the Constitution, and the minorities," the Congress leader said. First Published: May 15, 2025, 19:40 IST
