New Delhi: Congress on Tuesday said that law and order had collapsed in Uttar Pradesh as the Yogi Adityanath government had “failed to protect women” in the state. The statement came after a gang-rape victim from Hathras passed away in a Delhi hospital.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was answerable for the safety of women in the state.
Congress Spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said, “Yogi Adityanath government kept sitting for eight days. Why was no action taken against the culprits all these days? It was only when the case was highlighted that the administration woke up.”
She said that civil and police officials were in denial mode over the crime and even dubbed it “fake news”.
Demanding exemplary punishment for the culprits to ensure quick justice to the bereaved family, the Congress leader also questioned the “silence” of BJP women leaders. (IANS)
