Congress leader Radhika Khera has tendered her resignation from the party, citing alleged insult and lack of support after visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This decision comes in the wake of a viral video where she expressed her grievances regarding mistreatment within the party.
Radhika Khera’s resignation letter, addressed to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, highlighted her disappointment with the party’s response to her visit to the Ram Temple. She expressed that despite serving the party for over 22 years, she faced resistance and mistreatment when seeking justice for her experience at the Chhattisgarh Congress office.
Radhika Khera detailed an incident where she was allegedly misbehaved with, locked in a room, and faced verbal abuse at the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress office. Her appeals for justice were reportedly met with silence from senior leadership, leading to her decision to resign.
The video of Radhika Khera’s resignation went viral, sparking discussions about the treatment of women leaders within the Congress party. The BJP seized on the opportunity to criticize the Congress, accusing it of disrespecting women leaders.
In her statements following the incident, Radhika Khera lamented the male chauvinistic mentality within some party members and indicated her intention to reveal more about her experiences.
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