The National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed grave concern over the allegations made against Punjab MLA Balkar Singh of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct and sought a prompt and impartial probe into the matter.
The allegations were brought to light by BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, who accused Balkar Singh, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct.
According to Bagga, Singh was involved in a sexual activity during a video call with a woman seeking employment.
The NCW, led by its chairperson Rekha Sharma, has vehemently condemned the purported behaviour.
The NCW said in a post on X that Sharma called for urgent intervention from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation into the matter.
On the other hand, Balkar Singh denied commenting on the controversy.
#WATCH | Jalandhar: On his alleged viral obscene video, Punjab Minister Balkar Singh says, “… I have no comments and not in my knowledge…” pic.twitter.com/ooHTxbRaLc— ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2024
The NCW has requested a comprehensive report on the incident to be submitted within three days.
“The National Commission for Women is gravely disturbed by a Twitter post alleging inappropriate conduct by Punjab MLA Mr Balkar Singh. The reported acts, if substantiated, constitute serious violations under IPC sections 354 and 354B, directly affronting a woman’s dignity. @sharmarekha vehemently condemn such behavior and call for urgent intervention from @DGPPunjabPolice to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation. A comprehensive report to be submitted in 3 days,” the NCW said in a post on X.
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