Congress stands with ‘all daughters’ seeking justice, says Alka Lamba
All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba has pledged the party's support for several young women activists and journalists who have faced alleged harassment and legal challenges. Lamba specifically demanded action against a Hindutva influencer and the suspension of police officers involved in the alleged assault of two journalists.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions regarding political activism, freedom of the press, and the role of law enforcement in handling protests in India.
The Congress stands with “all the daughters” fighting for justice and will extend every possible support to them, All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba said on Friday (September 4, 2026), while raising the alleged assault of student activist Nishu Azad’s father and other cases involving young women.
Addressing a press conference, Ms. Lamba said the party and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stood with Ms. Azad, journalists Shaheen Khan and Nafisa Khan, and student activist Akriti Chaudhary, who participated in a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Referring to the alleged assault of Ms. Azad’s father during the protest, Ms. Lamba said the student had only exercised her democratic right to express her views. She demanded action under appropriate provisions of law, including those relating to attempted murder against self-styled “Hindutva influencer” Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is accused in the matter.
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