Priyanka Gandhi slams government over Kanpur Gangrape case and says there is no law in Jungle Raj anymore

Priyanka Gandhi claimed that in this jungle raj, there is no such thing as a law anymore and being a woman has become a crime.

Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the victim’s family was being pressured to compromise

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over lawlessness in the state and alleged that two minor girls who were victims of gang rape had died by suicide in Kanpur. She now said that the father of those girls also committed suicide. The Congress leader also alleged that “the victim’s family was pressured to compromise”, drawing comparisons between the cases of Hathras and Unnao.

Comments by Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi’s scathing comments come amid mounting criticism over the Uttar Pradesh government’s handling of law and order issues, with opposition parties accusing the government of failing to provide adequate security to citizens, especially women .

“In Uttar Pradesh, it is common to dismantle the families of abused girls and women as they seek justice. Wherever women were tortured, their families were destroyed – from Unnao to Hathras and now to Kanpur. There is no such thing as law anymore in this jungle raj; Being a woman has become a crime. Ultimately, what actions and destinations should millions of women in the state take? said Priyanka Gandhi.

UP government is under attack by Oppn

Pawan Kumar Bansal, former Union minister and Congress leader, also slammed the “double-engine government” of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Kanpur rape case incident.

“Humanity is shamed by the Kanpur rape case. It shows how the ‘double-engine government’ in Uttar Pradesh has subjected itself to lawbreakers.” Bansal said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“Where is the National Commission for Women?” he asked, drawing attention to the silence of women’s welfare organizations. Is this an important issue for the Minister of Women and Child Development? Is the national media thinking about the 150 percent spike in cases of rape of young girls that took place nationwide during the BJP government?
“What justifies the protection of rapists and molesters?” the Congress leader questioned the BJP.

Questions about the role of the media

Congress leader Bharat Solanki wondered why the media had remained silent on the incident.

“Not only has the heartbreaking Kanpur gang rape incident shaken the souls of people in Uttar Pradesh, but the entire country.”
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Concerns about women’s safety

The Kanpur gang rape incident has revived the debate on women’s safety in Uttar Pradesh and the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in preventing and tackling crimes against women. It serves as a stark reminder of the widespread challenges women face in accessing justice and protection from violence.

Priyanka Gandhi called on the state government to prioritize the safety and security of its citizens and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice quickly.

(With inputs from ANI)