Amar Kishore Kashyap is a senior BJP leader who is currently embroiled in scandal following a controversial video where he allegedly made ‘inappropriate advances’ towards a woman
The video has, unsurprisingly, stirred intense public outrage and prompted swift action from the party’s leadership.
Who is Amar Kishore Kashyap, BJP Gonda District President as his video goes viral, biography, age and party
In UP’s Gonda district, BJP President Amar Kishore Kashyap caught in a viral objectionable video with a female party worker.
The woman submitted CCTV footage and filed a complaint demanding justice.
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The CCTV footage showed Kashyap making inappropriate advances inside the party’s Gonda district office, prompting all kinds of reactions about his conduct.
Video of Amar Kishore Kashyap
A video of BJP leader Amar Kishore Kashyap where he allegedly makes ‘inappropriate advances’ towards a woman is currently going viral across social media. The video, which is dated as April 12, shows Kashyap and a woman, who is believed to be a fellow BJP worker, on the staircase of the BJP’s Gonda district office. Th footage shows Kashyap making inappropriate physical contact with the woman. Following the incident, another party member filed an internal complaint, labelling Kashyap’s behavior as “shameful.”
Amar Kishore Kashyap clarifies
In response to the incident, Kashyap quickly issued a statement denying any kind of misconduct. He claimed that people were misrepresenting his actions for political gain. According to him, he simply approached the woman because she was feeling unwell and needed help. Kashyap explained:
“She felt dizzy while climbing the stairs, and I simply supported her. The footage is being used out of context to damage my reputation.”
Despite his denial, the BJP leadership has taken the incident quite seriously and party’s state general secretary, Govind Narayan Shukla, issued a statement. In his statement, Govind issued a show-cause notice to Kashyap, stating that the incident had harmed the party’s image and constituted indiscipline. Govind has also asked Kashyap to submit a written explanation within seven days or face disciplinary action.
Amar Kishore Kashyap biography
Amar Kishore Kashyap is a senior BJP leader hailing from the Gonda district, in Uttar Pradesh with him being the district president. He is likely in his mid to late 50s, and has been a visible face in the district for several years. Over the years, Kashyap has served in various leadership roles within the BJP, and is known for his grassroots connections. He primarily works on mobilizing support during elections and coordinating local party functions and currently serves as the district BJP party president in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.