Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal accused the BJP of shielding individuals linked to the death of the 19-year-old resort receptionist, who was killed in September 2022. The family contends that a VIP angle remains unaddressed and that the elevation of Gautam to a gubernatorial position serves to insulate him from the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation probe. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with the grieving parents at the sit-in, signaling the party's formal commitment to the family's quest for accountability.
Party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate characterized the appointment as a reward for those who should be under scrutiny, questioning the government's commitment to protecting women. Other opposition figures, including Revolutionary Socialist Party MP NK Premachandran, echoed these concerns, suggesting that the promotion of individuals facing public suspicion to constitutional offices undermines the integrity of the justice system. The protesters remain at India Gate, insisting that the appointment must be rescinded until the investigation clears the air regarding the alleged VIP connections.
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