The third phase of voting is underway in Uttar Pradesh. Among the seats up for election today, Sunday, is the Hathras assembly seat. In recent days, the Hathras rape case has received widespread attention. The victims express feeling unsafe in their village, necessitating a job and home beyond Hathras. The victim's brother highlights Uttar Pradesh's law and order as the principal issue in today's election.
The family isn’t safe in the village
The elder brother of the victim disclosed to Aajtak that they are dissatisfied with the progress relating to the investigation of the rape case. The brother expressed his displeasure, stating that the case is being unnecessarily prolonged and the hearings are not expedited. He further reiterated that the family feels insecure in the village. As a result, due to safety concerns, they seek jobs and a home outside Hathras.
Our family will vote today
Regarding the elections in UP, they mentioned their family will cast votes today. They expressed that UP's law and order is inadequate. Following the misfortune that befell our family, we hope no other family faces a similar plight. We intend to vote focusing on the law-and-order issue.
Promises by Yogi government remain unfulfilled
The victim's brother accused the Yogi government of failing to honor the promises made to them in this case. He said that neither a job nor a promised home has been provided yet. The ongoing legal process prevents securing jobs since companies refuse to hire us.
Government job not provided
The family further alleged that during a court hearing in December 2021, it was communicated they would neither receive a government job nor a house unless they surrendered land allocated under the Indira Awas Yojana to the government. We do not desire conditional compensation. These conditions were not disclosed when the government announced the compensation.
The background of the case
For context, on 14th September 2020, an incident of rape and attempted murder of a Dalit girl emerged in a village within Chandpa police station, Hathras. The girl succumbed to her injuries on 29th September in Delhi. The CBI conducted an investigation and filed charges against four local youths. All accused remain in jail, with the case under SC/ST Court in Hathras.
Source: aajtak
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