Haryana BJP Chief Faces Opposition Fire Over Gang-Rape Allegations

A day after Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli was named in a gang-rape FIR registered in Kasauli last month, opposition parties and political leaders have intensified their demands for his immediate resignation and arrest. The allegations have sparked a political storm, with strong reactions from leaders across the spectrum. Haryana Power Minister Anil Vij termed the allegations against Badoli “very serious” and expressed confidence that the BJP high command would take appropriate action.

Speaking to reporters, Vij said, “The allegations of gang rape and criminal intimidation are grave. I am sure the BJP high command will take note of this and act soon.” Congress MP Deepender Hooda launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing the party of failing to uphold its claimed moral high ground. “The FIR against the state president of the BJP exposes the true face of a party that frequently claims to uphold high moral standards. These allegations are horrifying, and the BJP must apologize to the women of this country,” Hooda stated.  Hooda further demanded a high-level investigation into the case, adding, “When the BJP’s key face in Haryana is implicated in such serious allegations, it tarnishes the image and ethical standards of the organization.”

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) state secretariat also demanded the arrest of Badoli and co-accused Rocky Mittal, a former Haryana publicity adviser and singer. CPI(M) state secretary Prem Chand criticized the BJP for keeping the FIR under wraps for over a month and a half. “Why was the FIR concealed from the media and public for so long? This reflects the BJP’s double standards. The party that claims to be ‘different’ has repeatedly failed to act in such disgraceful episodes involving its leaders,” the CPI (M) leader said in a statement.