Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut and Allies Protest Badlapur Incident Despite Court Order
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 24: After the Bombay High Court stopped any political party from striking over the Badlapur incident, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Saturday that they respect the court’s decision but will still protest today. He mentioned that efforts are being made to silence their voices, but they will continue to fight.
Raut stated, “Bandh was called by Maha Vikas Agadi today to protest against the atrocities on women. This bandh is not political but the condition of the state today is such that women are not safe. Perhaps our voice will reach the Prime Minister who is currently in Poland, Ukraine. Such protests are recognized in democracy. The court said not to do so, we respect the court’s decision but we will hold a protest.”
He added, “Today at 11 am, Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena will protest. Efforts are being made to suppress our voice but our fight will continue.”
NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, along with Maha Vikas Aghadi party leaders and workers, with black bands tied on their arms, staged a protest in Pune against the Badlapur incident, where a minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at a local school. “The incident that happened in Badlapur is a serious issue. This incident is shocking; therefore, reactions are coming from various places,” Pawar said on Friday.
Demanding strict action, he said, “Strict action shall be taken, Home Department should remain alert. Incidents against girls and women are being noticed recently from other places in the state, people are angry about this.”
Sanjay Raut also mentioned that his party chief, Uddhav Thackeray, will join the protest today.
The special investigation team (SIT) for Badlapur sexual assault against minors has registered an FIR against the school authorities for not complying with the provisions of section 19 of the POCSO Act, which mandates that every authority, when they come to know about any such kind of sexual assault against minors, is obligated to report this to police authorities for further action, said SIT.
The alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls at a school in Maharashtra’s Badlapur has sparked outrage. On August 17, police arrested an attendant of the school for allegedly abusing the girls.
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Shiv Sena -: Shiv Sena is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Maharashtra. It was founded by Bal Thackeray.
Sanjay Raut -: Sanjay Raut is a senior leader of the Shiv Sena party. He is also a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of India’s Parliament.
Bombay High Court -: The Bombay High Court is one of the oldest high courts in India. It has jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra and Goa.
Badlapur -: Badlapur is a town in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its residential areas and schools.
Maha Vikas Agadi -: Maha Vikas Agadi is a coalition of three political parties in Maharashtra: Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress (INC). They work together to govern the state.
NCP-SCP -: NCP stands for Nationalist Congress Party, and SCP is not a commonly known term in this context. It might be a typo or an error.
Sharad Pawar -: Sharad Pawar is a senior Indian politician and the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). He has held several important positions in the Indian government.
Pune -: Pune is a large city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its educational institutions and cultural heritage.
sexual assault -: Sexual assault is a serious crime where someone is forced to engage in sexual activities against their will. It is illegal and punishable by law.
school attendant -: A school attendant is a person who works at a school, helping with various tasks like maintaining the school premises and assisting teachers and students.
