Ankita murder case: Political storm in Uttarakhand, BJP national leadership takes serious note, seeks report on the entire matter

The BJP national leadership is taking the matter of the videos of actress Urmila Sanawar circulating on social media regarding the Ankita Bhandari murder case in Uttarakhand very seriously. The national leadership has sought a report on the entire matter. They are also keeping a close watch on the continuously emerging facts and political developments. For the past several days, a series of videos by actress Urmila Sanawar have created a political storm not only on social media but throughout the state. In her videos, Urmila claims to be uncovering the layers of the Ankita Bhandari murder case, while also leveling allegations against senior party leaders, mentioning VIP names.

Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party are feeling uneasy due to the viral videos. The allegations being made by the woman daily on social media, naming senior party leaders, along with recordings of telephone conversations and related pictures, are damaging the party’s image. People from across the state are reacting to the facts presented in these videos on social media. Initially, party president Mahendra Bhatt gave his statement on the matter, blaming the Congress. Following this, state in-charge and national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam expressed his distress to the media and spoke of taking legal action.

Meanwhile, Congress and UKD leaders, considering the matter serious, have intensified their demand for a CBI investigation. The impact of this political upheaval is visible even in Delhi. The BJP national leadership is serious about the entire episode. A report has been sought from the state on this matter. According to party sources, the national leadership is continuously monitoring the situation.
They are keeping an eye on all aspects of the Ankita Bhandari murder case, the court’s verdict, and the stance of party leaders. The impact of this incident may also be seen in future organizational changes. Senior leaders of the organization are now avoiding speaking directly to the media. On Friday, state spokesperson and Rajpur MLA Khajandas did present the party’s position.

The party is also considering the political gains and losses
The BJP national leadership is also assessing the political gains and losses in this entire episode. The BJP, which has been in power in the state for nine years, faces the challenge of achieving a hat-trick of victories in the 2027 elections. Therefore, party leaders are handling the matter very cautiously. Internally, party members have been instructed to refrain from making unnecessary statements to the media.