In a shocking turn of events, allegations have emerged against Arava Sridhar, an MLA from Railukoduru, who is accused of sexually harassing a woman. The victim has bravely come forward with evidence to support her claims, but the ruling party, Janasena, appears to be attempting to downplay the situation. Reports indicate that Sridhar allegedly conducted video calls from the Assembly, further complicating the matter.
Despite the serious nature of these allegations, Janasena has not shown any willingness to take action against Sridhar. Instead, the party seems to be stalling under the guise of forming a committee, while publicly stating that “no action will be taken.” This has raised concerns about the party’s commitment to addressing issues of sexual harassment, especially when the victim has escalated her complaints to the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and police officials without any resolution.
The victim, a Dalit woman, has taken to the streets to voice her grievances, yet Home Minister Anitha has remained silent, failing to respond to her plight. Furthermore, despite the passage of a week since the complaint was filed, local police have reportedly refused to register her case due to government pressure. Frustrated by the lack of support, the victim has sought assistance from rights organizations.
On the other hand, while more details about Sridhar’s alleged misconduct continue to surface, Janasena has yet to take any significant measures against him. Party leader Pawan Kalyan has not addressed the issue publicly, further complicating the party’s position. Adding to the tension, a committee has been formed to address the allegations, but it includes Janasena leader Nagendra, who is accused of intimidating the victim.
The committee comprises members such as Shivashankar, Ramadevi, and Varun, who reportedly met at a hotel with Sridhar present. There are indications that they plan to interrogate Sridhar in the coming days to clarify the authenticity of the video evidence. However, the party has yet to issue any statements affirming Sridhar’s innocence or acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations against him.
Despite the ongoing investigation and committee meetings, the atmosphere remains tense as Sridhar and his associates are reportedly still threatening the victim. Critics have begun to voice their concerns about the deteriorating safety of women in the region, likening the current environment to a “jungle raj” where women’s security is severely compromised.
The allegations against MLA Arava Sridhar have drawn widespread criticism, with many accusing government officials of shielding a sexual predator. As the situation unfolds, the public is left to wonder whether justice will be served, or if political interests will overshadow the victim’s plight.
