Assam Youth Congress president Angkita Dutta, who had recently alleged harassment by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Srinivas BV & his IYC secretary in-charge Vardhan Yadav, has been expelled from party for six years for 'anti-party activities.' Dutta had accused Srinivas of being “sexist and chauvinistic”, and discriminating against her based on gender. The party has also issued show-cause notice to Dutta over the issue.
Dutta had even raised her grievance with Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu, but no action was taken on her complaint.
"Congress president has expelled Dr Angkita Dutta, president, Assam Pradesh Youth Congress, from the primary membership of the party, for six years for her anti-party activities with immediate effect," Tariq Anwar, member-secretary of the Disciplinary Action Committee of the Congress, said in an order.
The NCW, which had taken cognisance of the matter said it has come across a Twitter post enclosing screenshots of posts made by Dutta, alleging harassment, use of derogatory language and discrimination against Srinivas. The Commission said it is "appalled and disappointed" and has taken cognizance of the allegations levelled by Dutta against Srinivas.
"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 into the allegations levelled by Dr Angkita Dutta in a fair and time-bound manner. A detailed report must be apprised to the Commission. Meanwhile, the Commission will also be inquiring into the matter," the NCW said.
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised the Congress for handling the case in an improper way. He warned that police would intervene in the matter if the Congress party failed to solve it.
