Jaipur, April 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party Rajasthan State in-charge Radhamohan Das Agarwal on Tuesday strongly defended former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on the controversy surrounding a purported forged letter linked to her and said the party stands firmly with her.​

He said the party is taking the matter seriously, adding that she has already presented her position publicly, and directions have been issued to the administration to take appropriate action.​

He alleged that the Congress party and its members have often been accused of engaging in such conspiracies, adding that Vasundhara Raje has clearly expressed her position on the issue.​

He said that administrative officials in Rajasthan have been directed to take appropriate action and assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found to be involved, irrespective of political affiliation.​

Highlighting the party’s stance on women’s leadership, Agarwal said the Bharatiya Janata Party has previously given Rajasthan an effective woman Chief Minister and has now appointed a woman as Deputy Chief Minister.​

He also pointed out that in Uttar Pradesh, the party supported Mayawati, enabling her to serve as Chief Minister multiple times, and that in Delhi too, a woman has held the top post with the party’s backing.​

Agarwal reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s principle is clear: ensuring women receive their rightful entitlements, and said the party remains fully committed to this objective.​

The remarks come amid a controversy over a viral letter allegedly linked to a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader.​

In connection with the case, police in Bhopal have detained three individuals linked to the Congress information technology cell.​

Congress leaders have objected to the detentions and indicated possible legal action.​

Speaking to the media, Agarwal said that if someone calls Vasundhara Raje helpless, people will laugh, adding that she is a living symbol of women’s empowerment.​

Highlighting the party’s leadership choices, Agarwal said the Bharatiya Janata Party has consistently promoted capable women leaders.​

Responding to questions about the relatively low number of women ministers in the current Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Agarwal said leadership decisions evolve over time.​

He said that change, expansion, and evaluation are continuous processes.​

Agarwal also criticised the Congress, alleging that it has historically opposed initiatives related to women’s empowerment.​

He claimed that opposition parties had earlier shown “symbolic support” for women-centric legislation but opposed it when implementation became imminent.​

He said the Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to ensuring women’s reservation and empowering women at every level.​

Earlier in the day, Agarwal also held a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Jaipur to review organisational matters, including preparations for the proposed visit of the party’s national president, Nitin Nabin.​

–IANS

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