In a shocking turn of events, the Janasena Party is facing mounting pressure following allegations made against Railway Koduru MLA Arava Sridhar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a victim who has come forward with evidence. The situation escalated when the victim revealed that Arava Sridhar attempted to silence her by making video calls directly from the Assembly, raising serious questions about the party’s response to such grave accusations.
Despite the serious nature of the claims, Janasena appears to be dragging its feet on the issue, publicly stating that “no action will be taken” while simultaneously establishing a committee to look into the matter. This has led to concerns that the party is attempting to downplay the situation instead of addressing it head-on. The victim’s attempts to bring her case to the attention of Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and police officials have seemingly fallen on deaf ears, as she has received no support or action from these authorities.
The victim, who is a Dalit woman, has taken to the streets in protest, but her pleas have gone unanswered, with Home Minister Anitha remaining silent on the issue. Meanwhile, the police have reportedly refused to accept her complaint, leaving her feeling helpless. After a week without any response from the authorities, she has sought the assistance of a human rights organization to help her navigate this troubling situation.
As the allegations against Arava Sridhar continue to surface, Janasena’s inaction has raised eyebrows within the community. Party leader Pawan Kalyan has yet to issue a statement regarding the matter, further frustrating those following the case. Adding to the concerns, it has been reported that Janasena leader Nagendra, who allegedly intimidated the victim, has been appointed to the very committee that is supposed to investigate the matter, calling into question the impartiality of the investigation.
The committee, which includes members Shivashankar, Ramadevi, and Varun, has convened in a hotel where Arava Sridhar appeared before them. It has been suggested that the committee will begin questioning Sridhar soon, attempting to verify the authenticity of the videos presented as evidence. However, Janasena has yet to make any definitive statements regarding Sridhar’s conduct, leaving many to speculate about the party’s commitment to justice in this case.
Critics argue that the ongoing situation reflects a broader issue of governance and safety for women in the region, with accusations that the government is protecting a sexually predatory MLA. The atmosphere of fear and intimidation surrounding the victim has sparked outrage, as many call for accountability and justice in a system that seems to be failing to protect its most vulnerable citizens. The unfolding events raise essential questions about the treatment of women in society and the responsibilities of political parties in addressing allegations of misconduct among their ranks.
