Opposition Slams BJP Over Bail of IIT-BHU Gangrape Accused

Opposition parties criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the bail of two IIT-BHU gangrape accused, alleging it exposes the BJP's false claims on women's safety. Photos of the accused being celebrated after their release sparked outcry. The accused, linked to BJP, allegedly raped an IIT-BHU student.

Opposition parties on Sunday directed harsh criticism towards the Uttar Pradesh government after two of the three accused in the IIT-BHU gangrape case were released on bail, suggesting it underscored the hypocrisy of the BJP-led administration's declarations about women's security.

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, in a post on X, shared a video asserting that the accused were granted bail due to the state's inadequate pursuit of the case.

The backlash intensified following the viral spread of photos depicting the accused, Anand alias Abhishek Chauhan and Kunal Pandey, receiving a warm welcome upon their release and engaging in a cake-cutting celebration.

(With inputs from agencies.)