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Uttarakhand BJP slams Congress for politicising Ankita Bhandari murder on VIP angle
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🗓 16 Oct 2026, 04:32 AM
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The BJP in Uttarakhand accused the Congress of turning the Ankita Bhandari murder case into a political issue, highlighting a so‑called ‘VIP angle’. The party said the narrative was aimed at diverting attention from law‑and‑order concerns.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand has publicly challenged the Congress over its remarks on the recent murder of Ankita Bhandari. BJP leaders asserted that the opposition is attempting to frame the case as a "VIP angle" to score political mileage, rather than focusing on the investigation itself.
According to BJP statements, the Congress narrative seeks to portray the victim's family as having influential connections, thereby implying a cover‑up or preferential treatment by authorities. The party demanded that the police conduct a transparent probe without any political interference.
The murder, which shocked the state, remains under investigation, with police yet to disclose detailed findings. While the BJP called for swift justice, Congress representatives have maintained that the case warrants scrutiny to ensure accountability, especially if any powerful individuals are involved.
Political analysts note that the clash reflects the broader contest between the two parties ahead of upcoming state elections, with law‑and‑order issues likely to feature prominently in campaign rhetoric.
Both sides have urged the public to let the investigative agencies do their work, even as they continue to use the incident to underline their respective political narratives.
According to BJP statements, the Congress narrative seeks to portray the victim's family as having influential connections, thereby implying a cover‑up or preferential treatment by authorities. The party demanded that the police conduct a transparent probe without any political interference.
The murder, which shocked the state, remains under investigation, with police yet to disclose detailed findings. While the BJP called for swift justice, Congress representatives have maintained that the case warrants scrutiny to ensure accountability, especially if any powerful individuals are involved.
Political analysts note that the clash reflects the broader contest between the two parties ahead of upcoming state elections, with law‑and‑order issues likely to feature prominently in campaign rhetoric.
Both sides have urged the public to let the investigative agencies do their work, even as they continue to use the incident to underline their respective political narratives.