Chhattisgarh: Congress compares CM Visnudeo as Dhritarashtra for lapses in Pachpedi hostel case

New Delhi: A recent video shared by Indian National Congress (INC Chhattisgarh) has brought to light serious allegations of misconduct at the Pachpedi Girls Hostel in Chhattisgarh. The footage has triggered widespread criticism and concern over the treatment of students and the response of local authorities.

According to the reports, the superintendent of Pachpedi Girls Hostel allegedly threatened to make inappropriate videos of the girls' bathrooms public after they complained about the poor quality of the food. This shocking claim has caused outrage among the public, highlighting issues of mismanagement and abuse of power within the hostel.

INC criticized CM Vishnu Deo

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has been criticized and compared toDhritarashtra, a character from the epic Mahabharata, is often depicted as a blind king who fails to prevent the injustices happening under his rule due to his inaction and favoritism. This comparison implies that CM Vishnu Deo Sai is similarly failing to address and rectify the issues of misconduct and corruption within his administration.

हे विष्णुदेव! धृतराष्ट्र की उपाधि आपको मिलनी चाहिए..
पचपेड़ी कन्या छात्रावास में जो घटा वह दुखदायी है।
-खराब भोजन की शिकायत करने पर अधीक्षिका बच्चियों को बाथरूम के विडियो वायरल करने की धमकी देती है
-बच्चे इसके खिलाफ धरने पर बैठते हैं तो तहसीलदार मैडम जेल भेजने की धमकी देती हैं… pic.twitter.com/gYFyWYVk1s

— INC Chhattisgarh (@INCChhattisgarh) September 11, 2024

Tehsildar's threats spark student outrage

In response to these threats, the students staged a sit-in protest, demanding better conditions and accountability. However, the situation took a troubling turn when the Tehsildar allegedly threatened to imprison the protesting students. The heavy-handed response from local officials has intensified criticism of the handling of the situation.

The intervention of student leaders from the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) further escalated the issue. These leaders came to support the protesting students but soon found themselves facing legal repercussions. An FIR was lodged against the NSUI leaders, which many view as an attempt to suppress the students' voices and silence their demands for justice.