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Opposition Leaders and CJI Question BJP’s Silence on Delhi Minor Gang‑Rape
✍️ siasat.com
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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The Chief Justice of India, together with Congress and Trinamool leaders, have publicly asked the ruling BJP why it has not commented on a recent minor gang‑rape case in Delhi.
A minor gang‑rape incident involving a young victim was reported in Delhi earlier this week, prompting widespread public concern. While police investigations are underway, the case has quickly become a focal point for political debate.
The Chief Justice of India, accompanied by senior figures from the Congress Party and the Trinamool Congress, issued statements questioning why the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has remained silent on the matter. Their remarks emphasized the need for a swift and transparent response from the government, urging authorities to ensure that justice is served without delay.
As of now, the BJP has not released an official comment on the allegations or the criticism leveled by the opposition and the judiciary. Party spokespersons have declined media requests for clarification, leaving the public and civil‑society groups to call for a clearer stance.
Political analysts note that the episode underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding crimes against minors in the capital, and it may influence upcoming policy discussions on law‑and‑order and victim protection.
The Chief Justice of India, accompanied by senior figures from the Congress Party and the Trinamool Congress, issued statements questioning why the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has remained silent on the matter. Their remarks emphasized the need for a swift and transparent response from the government, urging authorities to ensure that justice is served without delay.
As of now, the BJP has not released an official comment on the allegations or the criticism leveled by the opposition and the judiciary. Party spokespersons have declined media requests for clarification, leaving the public and civil‑society groups to call for a clearer stance.
Political analysts note that the episode underscores the heightened sensitivity surrounding crimes against minors in the capital, and it may influence upcoming policy discussions on law‑and‑order and victim protection.