On June 12, 2024, a delegation of AAP women MLAs met with the National Commission for Women (NCW) to demand action against Amit Malviya, head of the BJP IT department. This follows allegations of sexual harassment against Malviya and his subsequent legal response to a Kolkata-based lawyer, seeking Rs 10 crore in damages for defamation. The Congress has also called for Malviya’s removal and an independent investigation into the matter. The AAP delegation, led by MLA Rakhi Birla, emphasized the urgency of the NCW’s intervention to maintain women’s trust in the commission.
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- AAP Women MLAs’ Delegation: A group of AAP women MLAs, led by Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly Rakhi Birla, met with the NCW demanding action against Amit Malviya.
- Allegations Against Malviya: Malviya is accused of sexual harassment, prompting legal and political reactions.
- Legal Notice by Malviya: On Monday, Malviya sent a legal notice to a Kolkata-based lawyer for making “false and defamatory allegations,” seeking Rs 10 crore in damages.
- Congress’s Demand: The Congress has called for Malviya’s dismissal from his position as the BJP IT department head, alleging “sexual exploitation.”
- Call for Independent Inquiry: The opposition party has also demanded an independent investigation into the allegations against Malviya.
- Urgency in NCW Action: The AAP delegation urged the NCW to take cognisance of the issue within 48 hours and enforce strict action against Malviya.
- Maintaining Women’s Trust: Rakhi Birla stressed the importance of NCW’s intervention to keep the trust of women in the commission intact.
- Delegation Members: The delegation included MLAs Pramila Tokas, Vandana Kumari, Preeti Tomar, party official Reena Gupta, and Sarika Chaudhary, President of the party’s women wing in Delhi.
- Memorandum Submitted: The delegation submitted a memorandum to the NCW at its office, detailing their demands.
- Political Repercussions: The case has sparked significant political reactions, with multiple parties demanding accountability and justice.
