The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a summons to Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi CM Kejriwal, in connection with the Swati Maliwal assault case.
· The NCW has scheduled a hearing on May 17, requiring all involved parties to appear before the commission in person.
· Earlier this week, AAP MP Swati Maliwal accused Kumar, Kejriwal’s former personal assistant, of assaulting her at the Chief Minister’s residence in New Delhi.
· The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) acknowledged the incident, with leader Sanjay Singh describing it as “condemnable” and confirming that Kejriwal had taken note of the matter and would take appropriate action.
· Maliwal’s ex-husband, Naveen Jaihind, has expressed concerns about her safety, indicating potential threats to her life.
· Meanwhile, Kumar’s presence alongside Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh at the Lucknow airport has drawn additional attention to the case.
· The outcome of the hearing on May 17 will be closely watched as the case unfolds, highlighting the broader issue of safety and accountability within political circles.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a summons to Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in connection with the Swati Maliwal assault case. The NCW has scheduled a hearing on May 17, requiring all involved parties to appear before the commission in person. Should Kumar fail to attend the hearing, the NCW has indicated it will resort to issuing police summons to ensure his compliance.
Earlier this week, AAP MP Swati Maliwal accused Kumar, Kejriwal’s former personal assistant, of assaulting her at the Chief Minister’s residence in New Delhi. While Maliwal has not filed a formal complaint with the Delhi Police, she has brought attention to the incident. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) acknowledged the incident, with leader Sanjay Singh describing it as “condemnable” and confirming that Kejriwal had taken note of the matter and would take appropriate action.
Despite AAP’s acknowledgement of the incident, Kejriwal himself has remained silent on the assault allegations, deflecting questions regarding the incident. Adding to the controversy, a recent video surfaced showing Kumar accompanying Kejriwal on a trip to Lucknow, further intensifying scrutiny surrounding the case.
Maliwal’s ex-husband, Naveen Jaihind, has expressed concerns about her safety, indicating potential threats to her life. The NCW, taking cognizance of the media reports on Maliwal’s accusations against Kejriwal’s personal secretary, has initiated proceedings to address the matter formally.
Meanwhile, Kumar’s presence alongside Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh at the Lucknow airport has drawn additional attention to the case. Despite AAP’s attempt to address the issue through a joint press conference, emphasizing their stance on Maliwal’s allegations and urging against politicizing the matter, questions regarding Kumar’s alleged assault on Maliwal continue to linger.
As the NCW summons Kumar and endeavors to investigate the assault allegations, the case has underscored the importance of ensuring accountability and addressing instances of violence against women in positions of authority. The outcome of the hearing on May 17 will be closely watched as the case unfolds, highlighting the broader issue of safety and accountability within political circles.
(With inputs from agencies)
