'Stunned': Rahul urges Prez to hold Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim guv
Rahul Gandhi has urged President Droupadi Murmu to halt the appointment of Dushyant Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. The request is linked to ongoing protests regarding the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, in which Gautam is alleged to have connections.
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The controversy highlights tensions between political appointments and ongoing criminal investigations, raising questions about constitutional ethics and accountability in Indian governance.
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to reconsider Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor amid renewed demands for justice in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. The move comes as Ankita’s parents warn of nationwide protests if the appointment is not revoked.In a letter shared alongside a post on X, Gandhi said the identity of the alleged VIP mentioned in the case remained unresolved nearly four years after of 19-year-old Bhandari’s murder. He alleged that the investigation into the VIP angle was proceeding slowly and questioned Gautam’s appointment while the inquiry remained pending.“Madam President, 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari refused to compromise her dignity for a VIP, which led to her murder.
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