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AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has found herself in the midst of a storm of controversy and threats after alleging a ‘character assassination’ campaign orchestrated by party leaders and volunteers. The situation intensified when YouTuber Dhruv Rathee posted a one-sided video against her, leading to further backlash and threats.
Maliwal has been vocal about the alleged intimidation she faced from the party leadership, claiming they are trying to force her to withdraw her complaint. She expressed disappointment with Rathee, accusing him of ignoring her attempts to share her side of the story and calling him out for victim-shaming.
In response to the video, Maliwal highlighted several key points that she believes were overlooked, including the AAP’s changed stance on the incident, the medical report detailing injuries from the assault, and the circumstances of the accused’s arrest.
The AAP MP has taken a stand against the threats and abuse she has received, stating that she has reported them to the Delhi Police in hopes of strong action being taken against the perpetrators. She emphasized the gravity of the situation, warning that if anything were to happen to her, the instigators would be known.
Bibhav Kumar, the individual accused of assaulting Maliwal, has been arrested and is currently seeking bail. The unfolding events have sparked a heated debate and raised questions about the treatment of women in politics and the role of social media in propagating such controversies.
