Uttarakhand party condemns alleged VIP’s appointment as governor over Ankita murder case

The Uttarakhand Parivartan Party has condemned the appointment of an alleged VIP linked to the Ankita murder case as governor, saying the decision has deepened public anger in the state.

The party’s coordinator, PC Tiwari, and principal general secretary, Naresh Naudiyal, criticised the Central government’s decision in a statement from Almora. They alleged that the appointment disregarded the feelings of Uttarakhand’s people and further hurt those affected by the case.

The leaders described the appointment as a decision that the people of Uttarakhand would not forget. They also characterised it as a gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “double-engine government”, while making clear that this was the party’s political assessment of the move.

Party’s allegations about the case

According to the Uttarakhand Parivartan Party, the name of the alleged VIP emerged through sources within the Bharatiya Janata Party. The party said the state government had subsequently spoken about a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.

The leaders questioned how the same alleged suspect could later be appointed to a constitutional office. Their statement did not establish criminal responsibility or cite a court finding against the person. The allegation remains the party’s position.

The party also compared the development with the Muzaffarnagar case, alleging that efforts were again being made to protect those responsible. That comparison was part of the leaders’ criticism and was not presented as a judicial determination.

Demand for government clarification

The Uttarakhand Parivartan Party has demanded that the government clearly state its position on the appointment. The demand comes amid the party’s claim that people in Uttarakhand had consistently opposed the decision.

Tiwari and Naudiyal said the Central government had failed to respect public sentiment. They alleged that the appointment had added to the pain surrounding the Ankita murder case rather than addressing the concerns raised by the public.

The party leaders warned that the organisation would continue its democratic struggle against what they called the government’s policy. The statement did not specify a date, location or form for any next protest.

Conclusion

The Uttarakhand Parivartan Party has opposed the appointment of an alleged VIP linked to the Ankita murder case, sought a government explanation and said it will continue democratic opposition. The allegations about the individual’s role remain claims by the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What has the Uttarakhand Parivartan Party criticised?

The party has criticised the appointment of an alleged VIP linked to the Ankita murder case as governor.

Q. Who made the criticism?

The criticism was made by party coordinator PC Tiwari and principal general secretary Naresh Naudiyal.

Q. What does the party say about public reaction?

The party says people in Uttarakhand had consistently opposed the appointment and that the decision ignored public sentiment.

Q. What inquiry did the party refer to?

The party referred to the state government’s reported statement about a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.

Q. What has the party demanded?

It has demanded that the government clarify its position on the appointment.

Q. What does the party plan to do next?

The leaders said the party would continue its democratic struggle against the policy.