Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has entered the controversy involving former Uttarakhand cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat after meeting Jenny and assuring her of support in her pursuit of justice.

Sarma said the treatment Jenny allegedly faced was serious and condemnable. He also said that such conduct towards any woman could not be accepted. Jenny is an Assam resident, and the meeting has taken the dispute beyond Uttarakhand’s political debate.

The development follows allegations made by Jenny against Rawat. She has accused him of rape and sexual exploitation, while Rawat has rejected her claims. No court finding establishing the allegations is contained in the available material.

Why the meeting matters

The controversy had largely been discussed through political exchanges in Uttarakhand, involving the BJP and Congress. Sarma’s public support has now brought an Assam-based political response into the case because Jenny belongs to the state.

Sarma did not make a separate statement about the role of any political party or organisation. His stated position was that he would stand with Jenny and provide every possible support in her fight for justice.

The meeting has also revived attention around Jenny’s demand for a DNA test concerning her 23-year-old son. She identifies Rawat as the child’s father and is seeking testing, while Rawat disputes that claim.

Rawat’s counterclaims

2 days before the latest development, Rawat appeared before the media and claimed that hospital records from Doon Hospital listed the child’s father as Bablu. He said Bablu was from Bareilly and alleged that he had lived with Jenny for about 3 months before leaving her at a bus stand in Delhi.

These statements were presented as Rawat’s claims and have not been established as facts in the supplied material. Rawat has also referred to old hospital records and a Central Bureau of Investigation DNA inquiry while rejecting Jenny’s allegation about the child’s paternity.

Jenny had raised her allegations at the Uttaranchal Press Club on 7 November. She has also said in a video that Uttarakhand leaders were defaming her and using her name for political purposes.

Earlier investigation claims cited by Rawat

Rawat has referred to an earlier investigation and closure report while defending himself. He claimed that the CBI had recorded allegations that Vijaya Barthwal and another person offered inducements to the woman involved in the earlier matter.

He also cited a medical report and said that members of a delegation that had met the woman at the time could provide information about the case. These were statements made by Rawat in his response to the current allegations.

Rawat further claimed that former Uttarakhand chief minister Narayan Dutt Tiwari had told him he had received a clean chit. According to Rawat, Tiwari said former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had also conveyed information about the CBI clearance.

Rawat said he later filed a defamation case against Vijaya Barthwal and Asha Nautiyal after receiving the alleged CBI clearance. He added that he withdrew the case from the CJM court after being asked to forgive them.

an independent court determination on the current allegations, the paternity dispute or the claims surrounding the earlier investigation is not yet available. The next public focus is therefore likely to remain on Jenny’s demand for justice and DNA testing, alongside the competing claims made by both sides.

Conclusion

Sarma’s meeting has expanded the political attention on the Harak Singh Rawat controversy, while the central issues remain Jenny’s allegations, her demand for DNA testing and Rawat’s denial and counterclaims.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why did Himanta Biswa Sarma meet Jenny?

Sarma met Jenny and assured her of support in her pursuit of justice. He described the alleged treatment of her as serious and condemnable.

Q. Who is Jenny in this controversy?

Jenny is an Assam resident who has accused former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat of rape and sexual exploitation.

Q. What does Jenny want regarding her 23-year-old son?

Jenny identifies Rawat as the child’s father and is seeking a DNA test. Rawat disputes her claim.

Q. What has Harak Singh Rawat said in response?

Rawat has rejected Jenny’s allegations and cited hospital records, an earlier CBI inquiry and other claims while disputing the paternity allegation.

Q. When did Jenny raise the allegations publicly?

The supplied material says Jenny raised the allegations at the Uttaranchal Press Club on 7 November.