J'khand BJP distances itself from Seema Patra, says 'zero tolerance for atrocities against SC, ST communities'
Ranchi (Jharkhand), August 31: The Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has distanced itself from party leader Seema Patra, who is accused of thrashing her 29-year-old house help, and stated that the party has "zero tolerance" for "atrocities against SC and ST communities."
Seema Patra, the wife of a former IAS officer and now a suspended BJP leader, allegedly kept her house help starving for food and water for days.
"BJP has zero tolerance for atrocities against SC and ST communities. When the incident regarding the brutality of a maid working in BJP leader Seema Patra's house came into the public domain, the BJP state president immediately suspended her," the saffron party said.
A committee has been formed to investigate the incident, according to the party.
"She was also served a show-cause regarding termination of the primary membership from the party. A committee has also been formed to inquire. After the committee submits its report, the strictest action will be taken against them. In BJP, there's no place for such people," BJP added.
Sunita, the housekeeper, said she was beaten every time she made a mistake at work.
"I have throat issues. What you heard is exactly what happened to me. Madam used to beat me up when I used to make a mistake while working," she claimed.
National Commission for Women, on Tuesday, ordered action against Seema Patra for assaulting and harassing their house help.
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Patra is also accused of breaking her maid's teeth with an iron rod and abusing her on a regular basis in the complaint filed with the NCW.
"The atrocity perpetrated on the victim is an extremely disturbing and such act of violence against a human is shameful," an official statement from the NCW stated.
After the commission took cognizance of the reported incident, NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma wrote to the Director General of Police, Jharkhand, requesting that the accused be arrested if the allegations were proven to be true.
The Commission has also requested a fair and prompt investigation.
It has also sought the best medical treatment for the victim and requested that the authorities assure her safe rehabilitation.
"The action taken in the matter must be apprised to the Commission within seven days," the statement further stated.
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