Dehradun, Jan. 4 -- Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt on Sunday termed the protests by Congress and the opposition as politically motivated, stating that they have nothing to do with justice for Ankita Bhandari, but are instead fighting for their own political survival.

"Congress is using a sensitive issue like the Ankita murder as a political weapon. The political party flags being waved during the protests clearly reflect the intentions of the opposition and individuals nurturing new political ambitions ahead of 2027," Bhatt said.

He added that the Dhami government strongly pursued the case and ensured punishment for the accused, and if the opposition believes there was any lapse, it is free to present facts before the court. ...