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Crime
Opposition slams BJP over Uttar Pradesh teen gang‑rape, warns Modi of backlash
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 10:37 PM
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Opposition parties have accused the BJP of failing to act on a gang‑rape of a teenage girl in Uttar Pradesh, warning Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the party could face severe criticism.
A teenage girl was allegedly gang‑raped in Uttar Pradesh, prompting outrage across the state. Details of the case have been reported by local media, and law‑enforcement agencies have opened an investigation.
Several opposition leaders have publicly rebuked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the party’s inaction on the case reflects a broader failure to protect women. One senior opposition figure warned, "They will find you even in hell for abusing Modi," underscoring the intensity of the criticism.
The BJP has responded by stating that the matter is under police scrutiny and that the government is committed to ensuring swift justice. Party spokespeople have urged the public to allow the investigation to proceed without political interference.
Civil society groups and women's rights organisations have joined the call for a fast‑track probe, demanding that the perpetrators be identified and punished. The incident has reignited debates over safety for women in the state and the political accountability of the ruling party.
As the case unfolds, both the opposition and the government are under pressure to demonstrate concrete action, with the next steps of the investigation expected to be reported in the coming days.
Several opposition leaders have publicly rebuked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the party’s inaction on the case reflects a broader failure to protect women. One senior opposition figure warned, "They will find you even in hell for abusing Modi," underscoring the intensity of the criticism.
The BJP has responded by stating that the matter is under police scrutiny and that the government is committed to ensuring swift justice. Party spokespeople have urged the public to allow the investigation to proceed without political interference.
Civil society groups and women's rights organisations have joined the call for a fast‑track probe, demanding that the perpetrators be identified and punished. The incident has reignited debates over safety for women in the state and the political accountability of the ruling party.
As the case unfolds, both the opposition and the government are under pressure to demonstrate concrete action, with the next steps of the investigation expected to be reported in the coming days.