Uttarakhand: The Congress party held a march regarding the Ankita Bhandari case, reiterating its demand for a CBI investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court

A CBI investigation has been recommended into the much-discussed Ankita Bhandari murder case. However, the Congress party considers this government move insufficient. On Saturday, a march for Ankita Bhandari was held in Laldhang, Haridwar, attended by former Chief Minister Harish Rawat. The public meeting following the march saw strong slogans raised against the government. Harish Rawat stated that Congress has been continuously fighting to get justice for the daughter; this movement is not about taking credit. He stated that Congress has been demanding a CBI investigation under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge from the very beginning. Without this, a CBI investigation conducted by the government would remain incomplete. MLA Anupama Rawat also called a CBI investigation without a judge’s supervision meaningless.

Former Chief Minister Harish Rawat stated that Congress is not taking any credit for the case of a daughter; it is only a matter of struggle for credit. Congress has been demanding a CBI investigation in Ankita Bhandari’s case since the beginning. Unless the investigation is conducted under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge, the investigation will remain incomplete and Ankita will never receive justice.

Haridwar Rural MLA Anupama Rawat stated that the entire country united to ensure justice for Ankita Bhandari, and the government had to relent. Due to pressure, the government recommended a CBI investigation, which is insufficient. A CBI investigation can only be meaningful under Supreme Court supervision. She raised Ankita Bhandari’s issue in the House, and the government responded that the VIP room was just a room. She warned that the struggle will continue until Ankita receives justice.

Youth Congress workers detained: Youth Congress workers staged a strong protest in Haridwar against the Ankita Bhandari incident, the rape of former BJP leader Anamika Sharma’s daughter, and the sale of illegal liquor. Police barricaded Congress workers who were going to surround Haridwar BJP MLA Madan Kaushik. Even before the protest, the police erected barricades and deployed a heavy police force away from Madan Kaushik’s residence. During this, Congress workers attempting to reach Madan Kaushik’s residence clashed with the police. Police detained several Congress workers and forced them into a bus. Congress workers are demanding that the Ankita Bhandari murder case be investigated not only by the CBI but also by a sitting Supreme Court judge.

Congress District President Aman Garg stated that the illegal drug trade has become widespread in Haridwar. BJP leaders are patronizing the illegal drug trade, leading to the open sale of alcohol and other drugs in Haridwar. Youth Congress District President Cash Khurana stated that alcohol, smack, hashish, and marijuana are being sold openly in every street in Haridwar, alleging that the local MLA has full protection. Senior Congress leader Manoj Saini stated that Youth Congress leaders and workers have protested against drug abuse and courted arrest. He has demanded a CBI investigation into the Ankita Bhandari case under the supervision of a Supreme Court judge.