Fresh case adds to growing list of sexual assault controversies involving politically connected figures
TNR News Network
Solan:
In yet another shock to the Himachal BJP’s image, a fresh r*ape allegation has surfaced, this time against Brijeshwar Kashyap, the son of former BJP MP from Shimla, Virender Kashyap. A woman has filed a complaint at the women police station in Solan, accusing him of sexually exploiting her for two years under the false promise of marriage.
According to the police, the complainant claimed that Kashyap had been in a relationship with her for two years and repeatedly assured her of marriage. However, when she pressed him to formalise the relationship, he allegedly backed out. Acting on the complaint, the Solan police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.
Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh confirmed that the complaint had been received and that an inquiry was underway. “Once the investigation is complete, further action, including arrest, if warranted, will follow,” he said.
Second case in BJP circles within a week
This is the second rape allegation in Solan district involving individuals linked to the BJP in the past week. Earlier, Ram Kumar Bindal, the 81-year-old elder brother of Himachal BJP chief Dr Rajeev Bindal, was arrested after a young woman accused him of sexually assaulting her under the pretext of medical treatment. The case triggered widespread outrage and demands for an impartial probe.
Bindal, a practising Vaid (traditional healer), remains under police remand as the investigation continues. The allegations against the Kashyap family have further intensified scrutiny on the BJP’s local leadership in Solan.
Support and counter-allegations in Bindal case
Following the charges against Ram Kumar Bindal, several social and religious organisations in Solan rallied in his defence, submitting memorandums to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla through the Deputy Commissioner. They alleged that the senior citizen had been falsely implicated as part of a “political and personal conspiracy.”
Members of the BJP’s urban unit, Beopar Mandal and various community organisations asserted that Bindal had devoted his life to public service and philanthropy and that the accusations were “deeply distressing and improbable.”
Solan under spotlight amid SDM controversies too
The recent string of sexual assault allegations in Himachal Pradesh comes close on the heels of two alleged rape cases involving then SDMs of Sujanpur and Una. Together, these incidents have drawn attention to growing concerns over misuse of power and accountability among those holding public office or political influence.
