Ankita Bhandari Case: Letter to President Over Governor Appointment Sparks Political Row

A major political row has erupted over the Ankita Bhandari case after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu regarding Dushyant Gautam's appointment. Calling on the President to intervene before oath-taking, the letter urged the government to reconsider the appointment and ensure Gautam does not assume office until the investigation concludes. The move follows a meeting at India Gate between opposition leaders and Bhandari's parents. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami hit back at the opposition, alleging that a sensitive matter is being turned into a political flashpoint ahead of the state assembly elections.