Congress slams BJP over Ghazipur rape-murder case, raises Dalit safety concerns
Congress has criticized the BJP government over the alleged rape and murder of a teenage girl in Ghazipur, raising concerns about the safety of Dalits and other marginalized communities. Party leaders have called for a high-level investigation and expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the case. They argue that there is a growing trend of violence against Dalits and backward classes in BJP-ruled states.
- ▪Congress has accused the BJP of a systematic rise in atrocities against Dalits and women.
- ▪Prohibitory orders were issued in Ghazipur following the victim's death.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi has demanded a high-level investigation into the Ghazipur case.
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Congress slams BJP over Ghazipur rape-murder case, raises Dalit safety concernsProhibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were issued in Ghazipur following the victim’s deathPublished on: Apr 28, 2026 3:51 PM ISTBy Adrija Datta, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Congress launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government on Tuesday, alleging a systematic rise in atrocities against Dalits, other backward classes (OBC), and women across BJP-ruled states.Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded a high-level investigation in the Ghazipur case.
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