Odisha Student Congress Leader Udit Pradhan Suspended Over Rape Allegation, PCC Forms Probe Committee
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Congress sets up 6-member committee to investigate Udit Pradhan following misconduct accusations.
PCC Vice President Sasmita Behera to lead the internal inquiry team.
Udit Pradhan suspended from his role as Student Congress President during the investigation period.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 21: In response to the recent controversyinvolving Odisha State Student Congress President Udit Pradhan, the Pradesh Congress Committee has formed a six-member fact-finding committee to investigate the allegations of misconduct made against him. In another development, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has suspended Pradhan.
The committee, chaired by PCC Vice President Sashmita Behera, includes members Sofia Firdous, Debasmita Sharma, Sonali Sahoo, Jayashree Mohapatra, and Manisha Daspattnaik. Their mandate is to look into the details surrounding the serious accusations levelled against Pradhan and submit an internal report on the matter.
As the issue gains traction both politically and publicly, the Congress party has swiftly acted to distance itself from any potential wrongdoing.
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The internal committee’s formation signals the party’s attempt to uphold organizational accountability and ensure transparency in dealing with such sensitive matters.
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