A Storm Brews in Pune's BJP Youth Wing: High-Stakes Harassment Allegations Rock the Leadership

Well, here's a story that certainly caught Pune's political observers by surprise, and not in a good way, you could say. The very man at the helm of the BJP's youth wing here in the city, Raghavendra More, finds himself entangled in a rather serious legal predicament. It seems the Shivajinagar police have officially booked him, and it's all stemming from a complaint lodged by a woman who also holds an office-bearer position within the party.

This isn't just a minor disagreement, mind you. The allegations, in truth, are quite grave. We're talking about sections of the Indian Penal Code — specifically, 354 and 509 — which deal with matters as serious as assault or using criminal force with the intent to outrage a woman's modesty, and then, of course, any word, gesture, or act intended to insult her modesty. A weighty matter indeed, and one that sends a ripple through any political outfit.

According to the formal complaint, which was filed on a Saturday night, the woman has been enduring alleged harassment for a period stretching back about three months. Her account paints a picture of inappropriate messages, lewd remarks, and — and this is where it gets particularly unsettling — a perceived pressure to visit More's office. And if she didn't comply? The reported threats included defamation and, perhaps even more chilling in a professional setting, promises of significant repercussions for her career within the party structure. It’s a situation that, honestly, no one should ever have to face.

The police, for their part, have confirmed the registration of the First Information Report, the FIR, and have assured the public that an investigation is now fully underway. When a complaint of this nature comes to light, particularly involving a prominent figure, the authorities must, and indeed will, delve deep.

Naturally, the BJP city unit has not remained silent, though their response, for now, seems cautious. Dheeraj Ghate, who heads the city unit, has stated quite clearly that the party will certainly take action — but only once the police investigation has run its course and the findings are concrete. More, it's worth noting, has been asked to provide his side of the story, to offer an explanation for the serious claims now against him. It's a challenging time for all involved, undoubtedly, and the eyes of many are now fixed on how this sensitive, complex situation will ultimately unfold.