A rape case has been registered against Congress MP Rakesh Rathore in Sitapur. A woman leader alleges that the MP promised to marry her. He kept sexually exploiting her for 4 years. On the complaint of the woman, the city Kotwali police has registered a case of rape and death threats against the MP.
According to the victim associated with Tailik Mahasabha, MP Rakesh Rathore also promised her a career in politics. SP Chakresh Mishra said that the woman has handed over several electronic evidence including call recordings to the police. The woman had given a complaint letter to the police on January 15.
FIR after completing investigation in 2 days
The SP said that the victim’s allegations were investigated for 2 days. After getting medical done, a case was registered against the accused MP on Friday under various sections including rape. The victim’s statement has been recorded in front of the magistrate. The victim narrated her ordeal in front of the magistrate. Which has also been confirmed in the medical report.
Victim provided security
SP Chakresh Mishra said, the victim has expressed apprehension of danger to life and property. Keeping this in mind, he has been provided a gunner under security. Security has also been provided at the residence. Further action is being taken in the matter by the police.
MP has a long association with controversies
Rakesh Rathore was elected from Sitapur as a BJP candidate in the 2017 elections. In May 2021, several audio clips of his private conversations were leaked. In which he was strongly criticizing the government. Especially on the response to the Corona epidemic. He was also complaining about casteist tendencies within the party.
Gave names of land mafias to Amitabh Thakur
About a week ago, former IPS Amitabh Thakur met Rakesh Rathore at his house in Loharbagh, Sitapur. During this, Rakesh Rathore told Amitabh Thakur the names of five big land mafias of the area. After this, both of them also held a press conference at the residence.
From BJP to SP, then joined Congress
After leaving BJP, Rakesh Rathore turned to SP. However, in the 2022 assembly elections, he was not given a ticket by the SP. After this, Rakesh Rathore met Rahul Gandhi and joined the Congress. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rakesh Rathore won an unexpected victory by defeating 4-time MP Rajesh Verma by a margin of 90 thousand votes.
Rakesh Rathore’s office posted a post on social media regarding the matter. In which it was written – A case has been registered against Sitapur MP Rakesh Rathore under several sections. A conspiracy has been hatched to tarnish the image of the MP under a political conspiracy.
The health of District General Secretary Radheshyam Tyagi, who was a strong contender for the BJP ticket from Milkipur assembly seat, deteriorated. On Friday, he was campaigning in the assembly constituency, during which he suffered a heart attack. He fell unconscious. Colleagues admitted him to the hospital in Kumarganj.
According to CMS Dr. Anil Kumar, Radheshyam Tyagi had a minor attack. He is now out of danger. He was discharged on Saturday morning after treatment.
BJP did not give ticket to Radheshyam Tyagi and gave ticket to new face Chandrabhanu. After this he got angry. On Thursday, 6 ministers of Yogi government went for Chandrabhanu’s nomination, but Radheshyam Tyagi did not come.
