Complaint filed against Neha Bora over remarks on Brahmin women
New Delhi: The controversy over All India Students’ Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora’s remarks about Brahmin women and temple priests is growing. In the matter, Delhi advocate Amita Sachdeva filed a police complaint against her on Wednesday. The complainant has alleged that such statements can create hostility and social tension between different communities.
Amita Sachdeva submitted the complaint to New Delhi Police under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). She said Neha Bora’s remarks could affect the image of an entire social and religious group. She urged police to examine the statement and take action according to law. According to the complainant, police have assured her that appropriate steps will be taken after consultation with senior officers. If no action is taken in the next few days, she will approach senior police officials and, if required, move court for registration of an FIR.
The controversy began after an old video of Neha Bora surfaced on social media on November 2. In it, while raising the issue of the safety of Brahmin women, she had spoken about sexual offences being committed by priests in temples. She also referred to the Unnao and Kathua incidents in the context of her remarks.
After the video surfaced, several leaders, including BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari and Union minister Chirag Paswan, criticised her remarks. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also objected to the statement, saying social issues should not be viewed through the prism of caste and religion.
At present, a complaint has been lodged before the police. There has been no confirmation of an FIR being registered or of any allegation being judicially proved.
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