Ashok Gehlot questions ‘elusive’ justice in Kanhaiya Lal murder case, says BJP used issue for elections
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticized the BJP for failing to secure a timely conviction in the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case. He alleges that the ruling party exploited the tragedy for electoral gains while neglecting the judicial process.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of communal violence, judicial delays, and the politicization of criminal investigations in Indian electoral politics.
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday (June 27, 2026) said justice has remained elusive in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case four years after the incident, alleging that the BJP used the issue for elections but is now silent on securing punishment for the accused.
The article focuses on the accusations made by an opposition leader against the ruling party, framing the narrative around political negligence.
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