NCW seeks probe into harassment charges against Youth Congress chief Srinivas BV

NCW chief Rekha Sharma has written to the Director General of Police, Assam to personally look into it and conduct an inquiry on the allegations.

New Delhi: The National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of the allegations leveled by the president of the Indian Youth Congress, Assam Dr Angkita Dutta against the Indian Youth Congress chief, Srinivas BV.

NCW chief Rekha Sharma has written to the Director General of Police, Assam to personally look into it and conduct an inquiry on the allegations. The National Commission for Women has come across a Twitter post enclosing screenshots of posts made by Dr Angkita Dutta, president, Indian Youth Congress, Assam alleging harassment, use of derogatory language and discrimination against the President of Indian Youth Congress, Srinivas BV.

In furtherance, Dr. Angkita Dutta has posted on her Twitter handle that she even raised her grievance with Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu, however, there was no action taken on her complaint, the Commission said.

The Commission said in its statement that it is "appalled and disappointed" and has taken cognizance of the allegations leveled by Dr Angkita Dutta against Srinivas BV. "Therefore, considering the gravity of the matter, Chairperson Rekha Sharma has written to the Director General of Police, Assam to personally look into it and conduct an inquiry on the allegations leveled by. Dr. Angkita Dutta in a fair time-bound manner," read the statement.

The Commission has also sought a detailed report to be apprised at the earliest. Meanwhile, the Commission said it will also be inquiring into the matter. Dutta on Tuesday accused Srinivas of being sexist and chauvinistic and discriminating against her based on gender. Responding to the allegations with the legal notice that was shared by Srinivas on Twitter, he said "whoever is found indulged in propagating/peddling false & defamatory content will be held liable under the relevant laws & will be held accountable for their acts."

Linking Dutta's allegations with the Karnataka polls, he said, "Sorry for not being able to answer BJP and their sponsored stooges earlier because of the marathon election campaign in Karnataka, where BJP is all set to lose badly. No diversion can save the BJP in the state of Karnataka."