Video shows Congress leader flashing a woman; party fires him
What's the story
The Congress has sacked Yunus Chaudhary from his post as the Baghpat district president in Uttar Pradesh.
The decision was made after a controversial video allegedly showing him "flashing" a woman went viral.
The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) said the allegations against Chaudhary have "tarnished the image of the party. Therefore, you are removed from your position."
Denial and accusation
Chaudhary denies allegations, claims video is doctored
In the video, Chaudhary is seen exposing himself and misbehaving with a woman who is filming.
The woman in the video is heard saying, "My mother will come now, this is wrong," to which Chaudhary reportedly responds, "This is the last time."
Chaudhary has denied being in the video, alleging it was edited by political rivals as part of a conspiracy against him.
Twitter Post
Order by Congress
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee removed party leader Yunus Chaudhary from the post of President of District Congress Committee, Baghpat
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 3, 2024
The allegations levelled against you while you were the President of the District Congress Committee have tarnished the image of the party.… pic.twitter.com/rkheHvK0WY
Legal proceedings
No formal complaint filed yet against Chaudhary
Baghpat Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya said no formal complaint has been filed yet. He assured appropriate legal action would be taken if a complaint is submitted.
Congress State Spokesperson Abhimanyu Tyagi confirmed Chaudhary's dismissal from his position as district chief.
Tyagi told PTI that the party leadership acted swiftly after the video emerged on Friday.