Congress criticizes BJP for violence against women in states it governs and demands explanation from PM for his inaction.

The Congress party has raised concerns about the lack of response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the recent incidents of violence against women in BJP-ruled states. Ajoy Kumar, a Congress leader, spoke about a disturbing incident in Odisha where a daughter of an Army brigadier was harassed by some men and then brutally beaten up at a police station when she tried to file a complaint. The victim's fiance, an Army captain, was also subjected to violence.

Kumar pointed out that even after the victim's family wrote to a high court judge seeking justice, neither the Prime Minister nor the Defence Minister have spoken about the matter. He also mentioned similar incidents in Indore, Rajasthan, and Manipur where Army officers and their female companions were subjected to violence, including rape. He expressed disappointment at the silence of the top leaders of the country despite such heinous crimes being committed.

The Congress leader also highlighted the case of a tribal girl who was gang-raped and killed in Odisha, and another incident in Jharkhand where a tribal girl working in the home of a BJP leader was tortured. He stated that there seems to be a double standard when it comes to the safety of women in BJP-ruled states, with the party leaders only speaking up for women who are not under their rule.

Colonel Rohit Chaudhry, the chairman of the All India Congress Committee's ex-servicemen department, joined Kumar in the press conference and condemned the mistreatment of the Army brigadier's daughter in Odisha. He also pointed out that similar incidents have been reported from different parts of the country and criticized the silence of Modi and Shah. Chaudhry also mentioned the tragic case of an Army soldier from Manipur who could not protect his wife from violence in their own country.

The Congress leaders questioned when the BJP leaders will speak up and take action against these brutalities against women. They also mentioned the recent protests in Odisha demanding justice for the victim. The incident took place when the Army officer and his fiancee were harassed by some locals and then assaulted at a police station when they tried to file a complaint. It is a matter of great concern that such incidents continue to occur and yet the top leaders of the country remain silent.

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