Politics of Uttar Pradesh once again heatedWhen Congress MP from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore faced serious criminal charges. On Friday, the high-profile case was heard in the MP-MLA court, where the court framed charges of rape against the MP. Now the next hearing will be held on May 28, in which the testimony of the victim will be recorded.
Big disclosure was made in January: FIR registered with police
On January 17, a woman filed a complaint with Sitapur police station and accused Congress MP Rakesh Rathore of rape. The woman claimed that the MP forced her in confidence. As soon as the complaint was received, the police registered an FIR without delay and initiated action.
Arrest and then long battle of bail
The police arrested the MP after questioning. The MP then approached the lower court for anticipatory bail, but the court dismissed the petition. Eventually the High Court gave him relief and granted bail.
New twist in charge sheet: another serious stream added
Even after getting bail, the police continued their investigation and included an additional serious section in the case based on the evidence. Also, the entire charge sheet was also filed in the court, including the victim’s statements, medical reports and other technical evidence.
MP’s appeal in court rejected
The lawyers of MP Rathore appealed to the court to dismiss the allegations. He argued that the matter is completely inspired by politics and a conspiracy to discredit. However, the court on Friday dismissed the petition and framed charges.
MP Rakesh Rathore: A look at political journey
Rakesh Rathore has been the face of politics active in Sitapur for a long time. Senior leaders of the Congress party are counted and have also been the first MLA. But for the last few years, he has been shared with disputes – in which this case is considered to be the most serious.
Political earthquake: opposition’s sharp attack, Congress silence
Opposition parties have strongly attacked the Congress party on this entire episode. BJP leaders say that when the leader of another party is accused, the Congress calls for morality, but is now silent. At the same time, no formal statement has been revealed by the Congress so far.
There was noise in public: two factions of support and protest
As soon as the case comes to the fore, two factions have been formed among the public in Sitapur.
On one hand, people are demanding justice to the victim, on the other hand, supporters of the MP are calling it a political conspiracy. The matter is also becoming increasingly viral on social media.
Will MP Rathore resign? Questions started arising
The demand for resignation from MP Rakesh Rathore on behalf of the opposition is increasing. People are concerned that when the matter is going on in the court and the charges have been framed, should a responsible leader remain in office?
The testimony of May 28 rested an eye on the testimony
Now the matter has reached the decisive turn. On May 28, the victim’s testimony will be lodged in the court. If the allegations in testimony are confirmed, then Rakesh Rathore’s difficulties are sure to increase. At the same time, the pressure of action on the Congress party will also increase.
This case is not only of one person, but a litmus test of whole democracy, justice system and political morality. When an MP is accused of rape and the case reaches the threshold of the court, the eyes of the country rest on the decision which is not only a symbol of law, but also public confidence.