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2003 Scandal Resurfaces Ahead of Uttarakhand Polls: Harak Singh Rawat-Jenny Case
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What Happened?
A two-decade-old controversy involving Harak Singh Rawat has resurfaced as Jenny renews her rape allegations against him, demanding a new DNA test for her son. Assam's CM supports her.
Key points
- Jenny alleges that Harak Singh Rawat sexually assaulted her in 2002.
- She demands a new DNA test to establish the paternity of her 23-year-old son.
- Rawat was cleared by a CBI investigation in 2004 after the initial allegations.
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma supports Jenny, calling her treatment 'reprehensible'.
- Rawat accuses the BJP of reviving the controversy for political gain ahead of elections.
Key insights
- The renewed allegations may sway public opinion against Rawat during the elections.
- Jenny's demand for a new investigation highlights ongoing concerns about justice in sexual assault cases.
- The political implications of this case could affect Congress's standing in Uttarakhand.
Why it matters
The resurfacing of these allegations could influence the upcoming elections in Uttarakhand.
Entities
Harak Singh Rawat· PersonJenny· PersonHimanta Biswa Sarma· PersonUttarakhand· StateAssam· StateCongress· OrganizationBJP· Organization
Source
Times of India
