#MeToo: BJP removes Uttarakhand General Secretary accused of sexual harassment
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The Bharatiya Janata Party removed General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman accused him of sexual harassment. Reportedly, leaders were concerned about the image of the party after the allegations surfaced. After a meeting where the issue was addressed, it was suggested it would be best if he is removed from the party. Here's more on this.
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Reportedly, the decision was taken in Delhi
After Kumar was accused of harassment, protests erupted. The party headquarters in Delhi got a whiff of it and Kumar was summoned to New Delhi. When he reached there, he was told about the decision. The party will announce a new general secretary soon.
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Party takes action after harassment charges surface
BJP removes its Uttarakhand General Secretary Sanjay Kumar from his post after a woman party worker accuses him of sexual harassment. pic.twitter.com/LXfmb1iHhC
— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2018