Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Aug 5: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) general secretary Kripa Amar Alva questioned the BJP and ABVP for not raising their voice and condemning the gangrape of a Dalit girl in Vittal allegedly by youths from right-wing organisations.
Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan here on Saturday, August 5, she asked, “Why the ABVP, BJP MLAs and leaders silent over the gangrape of a minor Dalit girl in Vittal? Why are they not raising their voices against injustices done to that girl who hails from a very poor family?
“The ABVP had protested in front of the home minister's residence when the Udupi incident took place but why are they silent now on the incident that took place in Vittal? And why is there no agitation over a heinous crime against a Dalit child?
“Now where is the ABVP or the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights or the National Commission for Women? One of the accused Sukumar is from Bajrang Dal. Where are the Hindu organizations now? Why have they not visited the victim's residence and consoled her?” she asked.
She also said that the victim's financial condition is very bad and her entire family is leading a life in poverty.
Kripa also said that the victim requires proper counselling and she has to continue her education. “I will strive for the welfare of the poor girl and her family. The victim will be admitted to Social Welfare School in the upcoming days. The Congress government is committed to giving justice to the victim. A house should be constructed for the poor family by the government. In this regard, I will speak to the ministers concerned,” she said.
Kripa told that all legal course regarding the case is in progress.
Speaking about the Udupi college washroom video incident, she said, "The victim has not filed a complaint and the ABVP and BJP are giving political twists to these incidents. As the accused in the Vittal incidents are Hindus, the BJP is silent. If they were non-Hindus, they would hold a series of protests. Rape or filming a woman while bathing are the same, but who is giving political colour to such crimes?” she questioned.
She also lauded the Supreme Court's decision of staying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a criminal defamation case over a ‘Modi surname’ remark made during a political rally in the year 2019. “It is the victory of democracy and the Constitution. This decision by the honourable court will give a boost to the entire country,” said.
Congress leaders Ibrahim Kodijal, Subhodh Alva, and Ubaid were present.