A controversy has erupted around Amar Kishore Kashyap, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Gonda district president, after a video went viral purportedly showing him in an "inappropriate act" with a woman at the party office in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. The emergence of the video has prompted the BJP's state leadership to take swift action, issuing a show-cause notice to Kashyap and demanding a written explanation within seven days.
The video, reportedly recorded on April 12 by CCTV cameras installed at the BJP district office, allegedly depicts Kashyap making "inappropriate advances" towards a woman on the office staircase. The woman in the video is believed to be a BJP worker.
News of the incident quickly spread, triggering outrage and prompting a formal complaint to the BJP's Uttar Pradesh leadership from a fellow party member who described the incident as "shameful." The complaint urged the party to take action against Kashyap.
In his defense, Kashyap has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that the video is being misused by his political rivals to tarnish his image. He stated that the woman in the video is a party worker who felt unwell and requested a place to rest. According to Kashyap, he was simply helping her, stating that "While climbing the stairs, she felt dizzy, and I held her to support her. The footage is being misused to malign me."
Despite his explanation, the BJP has taken the matter seriously. Govind Narayan Shukla, the BJP's state general secretary, issued a show-cause notice to Kashyap, stating that the conduct depicted in the video negatively impacts the party's reputation and constitutes indiscipline. The notice requires Kashyap to provide a written response within seven days, failing which he could face disciplinary action.
The incident has drawn strong reactions on social media, with many people criticizing Kashyap's alleged behavior. Some party workers have expressed dismay and called for strict action to be taken if the allegations are proven true. The controversy comes at a sensitive time for the BJP, as the party is keen to maintain a clean image and uphold its commitment to ethical conduct in public life. The party is under pressure to address the issue decisively to mitigate any potential damage to its reputation.
The investigation is ongoing, and the BJP leadership is expected to take appropriate action based on the findings and Kashyap's response to the show-cause notice. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining ethical standards in public life and the potential consequences of failing to do so.
