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Rahul & Priyanka meet Ankita Bhandari's parents at India Gate; all about 2022 Uttarakhand murder case
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Ankita Bhandari's parents are protesting at India Gate over Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment.
The Uttarakhand government defended its handling of the case, noting life sentences for the convicts.
Congress leaders criticized the government and questioned Gautam's gubernatorial appointment.
Gautam has denied the allegations against him.
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The appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor has sparked protests from the parents of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate. Bhandari was murdered in September 2022, and her parents allege Gautam is the unidentified VIP involved in the case, demanding President Droupadi Murmu halt his appointment pending a CBI probe. The Uttarakhand government defended its legal record and criticized political politicization, while the Congress party accused the government of shielding Gautam.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi met Ankita Bhandari's parents at India Gate.
The protest opposed the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor.
Three individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2025 for Bhandari's murder.
Gautam denied the allegations and filed a defamation suit.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the parents of Ankita Bhandari during their sit-in protest near India Gate in New Delhi. The protest targeted the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. Bhandari was killed in 2022 by her employer and aides after refusing to provide special services to a resort visitor. While three individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment, the family continues to demand a thorough investigation into an alleged VIP connection, which Gautam has denied.
Bhandari's parents urged President Murmu to hold Gautam's appointment pending a CBI probe.
Primary accused individuals were previously sentenced to life imprisonment.
Gautam refuted allegations and started legal defamation proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the parents of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate to express solidarity with their ongoing protest. The family is calling on President Droupadi Murmu to suspend the gubernatorial appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam until a CBI probe concludes. Bhandari was murdered in September 2022, and although the primary accused were convicted, her family continues to push for an investigation into a high-profile VIP. Gautam has refuted all allegations and initiated defamation proceedings.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Ankita Bhandari's parents at India Gate.
Ankita Bhandari's parents protested the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor.
Three accused were sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2025 for Bhandari's 2022 murder.
Dushyant Kumar Gautam has denied allegations linking him to the case.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited India Gate to meet the parents of Ankita Bhandari. The parents were staging a protest against the appointment of former BJP state-in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the governor of Sikkim. Bhandari was a 19-year-old receptionist murdered in September 2022, and while three men received life sentences, her family alleges that Gautam is an implicated VIP. Gautam has denied these allegations, and the Uttarakhand chief minister defended the state government's handling of the case.
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Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Meet Ankita Bhandaris Parents at India Gate
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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited India Gate to meet the parents of Ankita Bhandari. The parents were staging a protest against the appointment of former BJP state-in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the governor of Sikkim. Bhandari was a 19-year-old receptionist murdered in September 2022, and while three men received life sentences, her family alleges that Gautam is an implicated VIP. Gautam has denied these allegations, and the Uttarakhand chief minister defended the state government's handling of the case.
Rahul, Priyanka visit India Gate protest site to meet Ankita Bhandari’s parents
Ankita Bhandari case: 'VIP' question that has brought her parents to India Gate
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The appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim governor has sparked protests from the parents of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate. Bhandari was murdered in September 2022, and her parents allege Gautam is the unidentified VIP involved in the case, demanding President Droupadi Murmu halt his appointment pending a CBI probe. The Uttarakhand government defended its legal record and criticized political politicization, while the Congress party accused the government of shielding Gautam.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi meet murdered Ankita Bhandari’s parents as they protest Sikkim Governor appointment
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the parents of Ankita Bhandari during their sit-in protest near India Gate in New Delhi. The protest targeted the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. Bhandari was killed in 2022 by her employer and aides after refusing to provide special services to a resort visitor. While three individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment, the family continues to demand a thorough investigation into an alleged VIP connection, which Gautam has denied.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Meet Ankita Bhandari’s Parents at India Gate
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Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the parents of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate to express solidarity with their ongoing protest. The family is calling on President Droupadi Murmu to suspend the gubernatorial appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam until a CBI probe concludes. Bhandari was murdered in September 2022, and although the primary accused were convicted, her family continues to push for an investigation into a high-profile VIP. Gautam has refuted all allegations and initiated defamation proceedings.