Congress MLA Bhushan Bara from Simdega has been accused of raping a 14-year-old tribal girl at the MLA's residence.
Police have registered an FIR, and the case has sparked protests by the BJP, in which BJP Mahila Morcha state president Seema Singh joined, with the party demanding Bara's arrest and Seema Singh saying, "If the allegations are proven in court, he should be sentenced to death."
Police probe as Bara denies allegations
Police are focusing on the girl's statement and medical tests as part of their investigation.
Bara is also accused of assaulting and threatening her, but he says the charges are false and politically motivated.
Meanwhile, the BJP is calling out the Congress and the JMM for staying silent despite often speaking up about women's rights.
As Singh put it, "If the allegations are proven in court, he should be sentenced to death."