New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): A lady teacher, who was allegedly slapped by a leader of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal, knocked at the doors of the National Commission for Women (NCW) here on Tuesday with her grievance.
Consequently, the NCW stepped-in the case of physical assault by a local politician on the teacher named Varinder Kaur and issued a directive to the Punjab Government to take stringent actions against the accused leader.
NCW chairperson Mamata Sharma disclosed this to the media here.
Balwinder Singh, Akali Dal sarpanch of Daula village, who has been charged for assaulting the teacher, however, termed it to be a political agenda and denied the charges prior to the meeting called by the NCW here.
"I didn't hit her. All this was political propaganda. I was just joining my palms and talking to her with respect. This incident has got political mileage," said Balwinder Singh.
In contrast to his denial, NCW chairperson Mamata Sharma said Balwinder Singh admitted to the charges at the meeting.
"He (Balwinder Singh) admitted that he did raise his hands on her (Varinder Kaur). When I told him that we saw the visuals, then he said that he did hit her. We have decided to prepare a report now. When the report is ready, we will send it to the state government and will ask them to take certain directives that right, impartial decision should be made and that investigations should be carried out," said Sharma.
Varinder Kaur, the victim, said that she hoped the women right's body would be able to help her get justice.
"Even though the Punjab government has not given justice to me, I came here to beg for justice from the NCW and to take strict action against what happened to me. I have full faith in NCW that they will give me justice in the near future. I am sure that they (NCW) will help me in fighting against this goon village head," she said.
The lady Varinder Kaur was part of a delegation of teachers who wanted to meet Bhatinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, the wife of deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal earlier this month.
However, they were not allowed to enter the venue, following which, they started raising slogans to draw the senior leaders' attention.
The members of Shiromani Akali Dal party including Balwinder Singh came outside and tried to stop the teachers, which resulted in a brawl.
At this juncture, Balwinder Singh manhandled Varinder Kaur and slapped her. (ANI)
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