Ankita Bhandari Murder Case: KC Venugopal Urges President Murmu to Intervene, Says Dushyant Gautam's "Governorship Must Be Revoked"
Rahul Gandhi said Gautam should not take office until the CBI completes its probe into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case.
- On Thursday, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, urging reconsideration of Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor until the CBI completes its probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case.
- Ankita was a 19-year-old receptionist murdered in 2022 at the Vanantara resort near Rishikesh, and the CBI investigation initiated this year seeks to identify 'VIPs' allegedly linked to the crime that has remained unanswered for four years.
- Calling the appointment an obstruction to justice, Gandhi warned that Governor immunity would shield Gautam from prosecution. "While he holds office, no criminal proceedings can be instituted or continued against him," Gandhi said.
- Protesting at India Gate on Wednesday, Ankita's parents alleged Gautam's involvement in the 2022 murder case. Gandhi met the parents to extend his support, amplifying their demand for accountability.
- Invoking Article 74, Gandhi urged the President to reconsider the advice given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of showing "utter disregard for women's safety" by supporting Gautam's appointment.
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Rahul Gandhi Urges President To Reconsider Governor Appointment Amid Murder Probe
Rahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to ask the government to reconsider the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. Gandhi argues that Gautam's appointment, while a CBI probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case is ongoing, places him beyond the reach of investigation due to gubernatorial immunity. Ankita's parents allege Gautam's involvement and have protested the appointment.
Ankita Bhandari case: Rahul urges President to halt Sikkim Governor's appointment
Rahul Gandhi asked President Droupadi Murmu to seek a review of Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor. His appeal cited concerns over the pending CBI investigation into Ankita Bhandari's murder.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to President Draupadi Murmu objecting to the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim. He has demanded that Gautam be prevented from taking office until the investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case is completed. Rahul Gandhi has also appealed to the President to reconsider the appointment.
Ankita Bhandari murder case: KC Venugopal urges President Murmu to intervene, says Dushyant Gautam's "governorship must be revoked"
He also urged the President to reconsider Gautam's appointment as Governor amid the family's demand for a probe into the alleged VIP angle in the case.
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