BJP examining legal options against MLA Hans Raj amid abuse allegations: Himachal ex-CM

Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said that the BJP leadership was closely monitoring the legal developments in connection with the allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor girl against party MLA Hans Raj of Churah Assembly constituency in Chamba district.

Talking to mediapersons here, Thakur said the party leadership was examining the matter seriously. “The BJP leadership is exploring all legal options in this case,” he said when asked about the allegations against the MLA.

However, Thakur declined to comment on whether the party would initiate any disciplinary action against the alleged accused legislator or not. It may be mentioned that the Chamba police on Wednesday filed challan against Hans Raj in a Chamba court. The court has fixed March 5 as the date for the first hearing, after which the trial will formally begin.

Earlier, the court had granted interim bail to the MLA on November 11, which remained in force till November 22. During this period, the MLA joined the investigation and the police continued with their investigation into the case.

The MLA appeared in the court on Wednesday and furnished a bond, undertaking to appear at every hearing whenever summoned by the court.

A criminal case in connection with the matter was registered against him at the Women’s Police Station, Chamba, on Nov 7, 2025. — TNS