The survivor of the horrific 2017 Unnao rape case has voiced deep apprehension for the safety of her children after the Delhi High Court decided to suspend the life sentence handed to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) challenge to this order, the woman has made a heartfelt plea for justice.
Unnao Survivor's Plea and Upcoming Supreme Court Hearing
In an interview with the news agency ANI, the survivor stated she retains her faith in the Supreme Court to deliver justice. "I have faith in the Supreme Court that it will give me justice. My children are unsafe at home," she expressed. The apex court is scheduled to take up the CBI's plea against the high court's suspension order on December 29. This development has brought the high-profile case back into the national spotlight, raising critical questions about the judicial process and victim safety.
Political Storm Over RSS Remarks and US Winter Chaos
In other news, a political controversy erupted within the Congress party after senior leader Digvijaya Singh commented on the organisational strength of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). His remarks, made on the RSS's 140th foundation day, triggered sharp criticism from fellow Congress leaders like spokesperson Pawan Khera and MP Manickam Tagore, who linked the RSS to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, Nathuram Godse. Singh later clarified that while he acknowledged their organisational power, he remains opposed to the RSS's ideology, which he described as "unregistered" and contrary to the Constitution.
Meanwhile, a severe winter storm paralysed travel across the US Northeast, leading to the grounding of over 9,000 flights. Major airports in New York and New Jersey were severely impacted. The storm, which dumped significant snow and created hazardous icy conditions, prompted several states to declare emergencies. Separately, in Los Angeles County, a major natural gas pipeline explosion near Castaic forced shelter-in-place orders and the temporary shutdown of the crucial Interstate 5 highway, though authorities confirmed no injuries were reported.
Kohli's Stunning Domestic Cricket Comeback
On the sports front, former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli made a sensational return to domestic cricket in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Representing Delhi, Kohli amassed 208 runs in his first two matches. He marked his comeback with a brilliant 131 against Andhra, a knock that also made him the fastest player ever to reach 16,000 List A runs. He followed this with a 77-run innings and two crucial catches against Gujarat, earning the Player of the Match award. Kohli is expected to play for Delhi again in their match against Railways on January 6, ahead of India's ODI series against New Zealand.
