The BJP leader had allegedly been sexually exploiting the woman for some time, and her complaints to various leaders of the party had allegedly remained unaddressed. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal/File)
THE BJP said on Sunday that it was inquiring into allegations of sexual harassment against a leader who holds a key position in the state party unit. The BJP leadership was aware of the issue, a party spokesperson said.
“The BJP high command is aware of the matter. An inquiry into the issue has begun and a formal announcement will be made once a decision comes,” the BJP’s state media incharge Devendra Bhasin told a press conference.
The allegations had been made by a party worker in Dehradun, Bhasin said.
The Hindi daily Amar Ujala first published the allegations in its Saturday edition.
The BJP leader had allegedly been sexually exploiting the woman for some time, and her complaints to various leaders of the party had allegedly remained unaddressed.
A PTI report quoted unnamed BJP leaders as saying the woman had not filed a formal complaint.
“Whatever I know about the incident is through the newspapers. As the matter involves a general secretary it would not be proper for me to comment on it unless I hear from the leadership,” the PTI report quoted state BJP president Ajay Bhatt as saying.