Gehlot: BJP Used Kanhaiya Lal Murder for Votes, Justice Elusive 4 Years On
Gehlot: BJP Used Kanhaiya Lal Murder for Votes, Justice Elusive 4 Years On
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot slams BJP, alleging they exploited the Kanhaiya Lal murder for electoral gain while justice remains elusive four years later. Discover his full accusations.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of exploiting the tragic Kanhaiya Lal murder case for electoral benefits while justice for the victim's family remains 'elusive' four years after the horrific incident. Gehlot’s remarks underscore a simmering political debate surrounding the high-profile case.
Speaking on the significant delay, Gehlot highlighted that despite the passage of four years since Kanhaiya Lal’s brutal murder, only 21 out of 180 witnesses have reportedly testified. This slow pace, according to the Congress leader, points to a deliberate strategy by the BJP to stall proceedings, which he claims was aimed at gaining political mileage during elections rather than ensuring swift justice. He questioned why the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the case, and a special court hearing it, have not made significant progress under the BJP governments at both the Centre and State.
Gehlot further criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the Kanhaiya Lal case during his recent visits to Rajasthan. He urged voters to recognize what he termed the BJP's 'political maneuvering' over genuine concern for the victim's family. The former CM’s statement suggests a deep frustration with what he perceives as a lack of commitment from the ruling party to bring the perpetrators to justice promptly.
The Kanhaiya Lal murder, which occurred in Udaipur, Rajasthan, sent shockwaves across the nation in June 2022. The tailor was brutally killed by two men who claimed their act was in retaliation for his alleged support of a controversial remark. The incident quickly became a politically charged issue, and Gehlot's latest comments revive the controversy, positioning it as a key talking point in the political discourse of Rajasthan.
