BJP MLA Faces Charges of Rape and Intimidation in Gujarat

An FIR has been filed against BJP MLA Gajendrasinh Parmar for charges of rape and criminal intimidation, as directed by the High Court. The incident relates to claims of sexual assault in July 2020, involving coercion and caste-based threats against the victim, a Dalit woman.

In a significant legal development, BJP MLA from Gujarat, Gajendrasinh Parmar, has been accused of rape and criminal intimidation. The FIR was registered after the High Court insisted on action following the victim's complaint.

The allegations, dating back to July 2020, include physical coercion at the MLA's quarters in Gandhinagar. The victim, from the Dalit community, cited threats and casteist remarks in her complaint.

The case highlights lingering caste dynamics and the urgency of legal recourse, with the victim having petitioned the High Court in 2021 to compel police action.

(With inputs from agencies.)