In a shocking turn of events, the General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sidhi district unit, Vivek Kol, has resigned from the party following the widely condemned incident of a tribal youth being urinated upon by a man named Pravesh Shukla. The incident, captured in a viral video that circulated on social media, has sparked national outrage and prompted Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to personally intervene. Kol, an MBA and former BSP candidate in the last MP Assembly polls, expressed his deep distress over the acts of the local BJP MLA, Kedarnath Shukla, over the past two years. These alleged acts included the encroachment of tribal land and other reported atrocities in Sidhi.
The recent incident, where the accused Pravesh Shukla is said to be a representative of the MLA, further fueled Kol’s decision to resign. In his resignation letter, Kol highlighted the series of alleged wrongdoings committed by MLA Shukla and criticized the party for not taking action against him. He also accused the MLA of having a role in the urination incident, despite the BJP’s denial of any connection between Shukla and the accused. Kol’s resignation has been submitted via email to MP BJP Chief VD Sharma and shared in the party’s office-bearers’ WhatsApp group. The resignation of the Sidhi BJP general secretary has put the spotlight on the party’s handling of the situation and its response to the allegations against the local MLA.
The incident has brought to the forefront issues of tribal rights, social injustice, and the need for accountability within the political sphere. As the controversy unfolds, questions arise regarding the party’s stance on the matter and the measures it will take to address the grievances raised by Kol. It remains to be seen whether the BJP will initiate an internal investigation or take any disciplinary action against the MLA. The incident has further intensified public scrutiny of the party’s commitment to upholding the principles of justice, equality, and good governance.
The resignation of Vivek Kol underscores the deepening divisions within the BJP’s Sidhi district unit and adds to the growing discontent over the alleged wrongdoings by local party leaders. The incident has also ignited a broader discussion on the treatment of marginalized communities and the urgent need for stricter measures to ensure their protection and well-being. As the nation continues to express outrage over the urination incident, the resignation of a key party official raises significant questions about the BJP’s ability to address internal issues effectively and restore public confidence. The coming days will undoubtedly witness increased scrutiny of the party’s actions and further demands for accountability from both within and outside the Bharatiya Janata Party.