AAP slams BJP over 'sexual assault' on minor in Capital

The AAP on Wednesday slammed BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged sexual assault case of a seven-year-old girl in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar.

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Senior AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the BJP-led Centre of failing to maintain law and order situation in the Capital.

“A disturbing case has emerged from Tilak Nagar where a seven-year-old girl was repeatedly raped. Criminals in Delhi have become fearless and law and order situation has collapsed,” Sisodia said.

“We have repeatedly said rapists and criminals in this city have no fear. How can someone commit such a horrific crime against a small child? This is happening because law enforcement has completely failed and the BJP-led Home Ministry has no interest in fixing it,” he added.

With the elections now over, Sisodia criticised the BJP for prioritising political attacks over governance.

“I am addressing this press conference to remind the BJP that elections are over. You have done enough name-calling and mudslinging before the polls — now at least focus on governance. The Home Ministry has complete control over Delhi’s governance, yet their priorities lie elsewhere,” he said.

“People in Tilak Nagar and across Delhi are deeply angry and frustrated. Chain snatching and vehicle thefts have become so common that people no longer even count them. Murder and rape incidents have turned into everyday occurrences. The Delhi Police have completely failed to stop them,” said AAP’s Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh.