AAP women’s delegation demands action against senior doctor for sexual harassment

New Delhi: In a significant show of solidarity, a delegation of women leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gathered outside the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) residence on Sunday and demanded action against a senior doctor accused of sexually harassing a woman doctor in a state hospital. The delegation led by Delhi Deputy Speaker Rakhi Birla expressed outrage over the LG’s refusal to meet them despite prior notice.

“We understand that the LG may have been busy but he has a big staff, anyone could have met us,” Birla said, citing the lack of communication. “We stood in front of L-G’s apartment for several hours, but no one spoke to us. Nobody asked about the problem that brought us here.”

The incident follows allegations that a doctor was subjected to harassment last year, which led to her being transferred rather than taking appropriate action against the accused. Birla criticized the LG saying, “The LG is completely misogynistic and loves to insult.” She condemned the ongoing abuses and stressed the need for accountability. She alleged that the union government was failing to protect women in Delhi. Birla’s comments were echoed by her colleagues including

MPs Dhanwati Chandela, Preeti Tomar, Vandana Kumari and Bhavana Gaur joined her and demanded justice for the victim.