Sita Soren skips BJP review meet; JMM says party doors 'open for all'
Ranchi: The absence of Sita Soren, Bharatiya Janata Party's Dumka candidate and former member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), from a crucial party review meeting has sparked speculation about her political future. The meeting, held to assess the party's performance following its electoral defeat in Jharkhand, was called by state BJP president Babulal Marandi on Saturday. While all other defeated candidates attended, Sita Soren was notably absent.
“I did not find the meeting crucial as it is just a formality to call such meetings, but nothing productive comes out of it,” she said, adding that she was out of the station, as reported by The New Indian Express on Sunday. She also mentioned that she was awaiting directions from the BJP's central leadership regarding her next steps.
When questioned about JMM's efforts to reconcile with former leaders who left the party ahead of the elections, Soren refrained from commenting, calling it an "internal matter." However, party sources revealed to the publication that JMM will launch an all-out campaign to get its leaders back, who have left the party ahead of the polls for numerous reasons. Among those the party hopes to reconcile with are former Chief Minister Champai Soren and former JMM MLA Sita Soren herself, the report added.
JMM general secretary and spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya recently made headlines by stating that if “Champai dada” wishes to return, the party’s doors would be open to him.
Defying anti-incumbency, the JMM-led alliance INDIA succeeded in securing a formidable majority in the Jharkhand elections. It won in 56 seats out of 81, while the BJP-led NDA won in 24 seats.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
