BJP demands arrest of Congress MLA accused of raping 14-year-old tribal girl in Jharkhand
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday staged a protest outside a police station in Dhurwa, Ranchi, demanding the arrest of Congress MLA Bhushan Bara, who has been accused of raping a 14-year-old tribal girl in Jharkhand's Simdega district.
BJP Mahila Morcha state president Seema Singh joined the demonstration and demanded strict action against the legislator.
"If the allegations are proven in court, he should be sentenced to death," Singh said.
Targeting the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress, Singh accused the two parties of maintaining silence over the incident despite frequently raising issues concerning women's safety in other states.
Minor alleges rape, assault and threats
The 14-year-old girl, a resident of Simdega district, has accused Bara of rape, physical assault and threatening to kill her.
According to Hatia Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Neeraj Kumar, a case was registered at Dhurwa police station based on a written complaint.
The alleged incident reportedly took place at the MLA's official residence.
Police have initiated the investigation and begun the girl's medical examination.
Investigators will examine her statement, medical findings and other evidence before deciding on further action, the DSP said.
Congress MLA denies allegations, calls it political conspiracy
Bara has rejected the allegations, describing the case as a politically motivated conspiracy.
Speaking to NDTV, the Congress MLA alleged that political opponents and intermediaries had fabricated the story to target him.
"Some broker-type people and political opponents have planted the entire story and are conspiring against me. I have no involvement in this," he said.
#WATCH | Ranchi | On allegations of rape, Congress MLA Bhushan Bara says, "This allegation is false; it is completely fabricated. Certain opponents are orchestrating this conspiracy to tarnish our reputation—specifically, to undermine the image we have built, the momentum of our work, and the way we consistently stand by the people. They are doing this solely to defame us...It involves some individuals who were expelled from our organisation, along with other anti-social elements—they are the ones driving this...No, she (the complainant) was not an employee. We have many young people with us—some are in middle school, some in high school, and others in college. Furthermore, I am providing training to some who have completed their education here; for instance, two are currently undergoing GNM (nursing) training. We cover the expenses for them. All the young people here—my wife and I are addressed by them as 'Bada Papa' (father figure) and 'Badi Mummy' (mother figure). We treat them with the same love and care as our own children. Nothing wrong has ever happened to any of them. Besides, I am serving my second term as an MLA, and no such incident has ever occurred before...She (the complainant) isn’t making these accusations on her own; she is being misled. They took her away from her home—practically abducted her—without informing anyone in her family. They even wore masks so they wouldn't be recognised. They brought her here, coached her, and are now making her say all sorts of false things against me..."
— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2026
The MLA acknowledged that the girl had previously worked at his official residence but claimed she had left the job around four months ago.
Questioning the delay in reporting the alleged incident, Bara asked why she had not informed anyone earlier if something had happened to her.
He described the allegations, reportedly made months after she left the job, as part of a political conspiracy.
The police investigation is ongoing, and the allegations against the MLA have not yet been established in court.
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