Casting Couch Allegations By Ashok Wankhede Against KC Venugopal Shake Congress; BJP Demands Clarification

In a major controversy ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls, senior journalist Ashok Wankhede has leveled serious allegations against Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, accusing him of indulging in casting couch practices during the party’s ticket distribution process. Wankhede’s explosive claims have triggered a political firestorm, with the BJP seizing the opportunity to question the Congress’s silence on the matter.

In a viral video, shared by BJP’s media cell head Amit Malviya on X (formerly Twitter), Wankhede can be heard making damning accusations. “Why should the people of Haryana elect the girlfriend of a General Secretary?” Wankhede asks, further adding, “Keep your personal relations at your house.” His remarks have raised serious questions about the integrity of the ticket distribution process within the Congress party, suggesting that Venugopal may have favored a female colleague due to personal relations.

Amit Malviya, known for his sharp criticisms of the Congress, didn’t hold back. In his post accompanying the video, he questioned the Congress leadership’s silence, stating, “Senior journalist and Congress apologist Ashok Wankhede continues to repeat his charge of casting couch against Congress leader KC Venugopal. But there is deafening silence. No one is rubbishing Wankhede, let alone defend. Is KCV isolated in the Congress? He is Rahul’s go-to man.”

Wankhede’s allegations have only intensified with each passing day. In the video, he asks, “Has Haryana become a hub of debauchery for you?” He suggests that the decision-making process in the party has been compromised, with Venugopal reportedly influencing the distribution of tickets for personal gains. Wankhede implies that a female associate of Venugopal was given a ticket under questionable circumstances, further fueling the controversy.

The Congress party’s lack of response has led to increasing criticism, with opposition leaders questioning why the party remains silent on such serious allegations. The timing of the accusations, just before the Haryana Assembly elections, has added further complications for the Congress, which is already grappling with internal leadership struggles.

The party’s defeat in the Haryana elections, despite its earlier confidence, has deepened the crisis. Senior Congress leaders like Bhupinder Hooda and Kumari Selja were involved in intense power struggles, hoping to emerge as the Chief Ministerial candidate. However, the casting couch allegations have now cast a shadow over the party’s internal functioning, adding to its electoral woes.

With these allegations dominating headlines, the Congress party faces mounting pressure to address the accusations against KC Venugopal. The silence from the party leadership has only strengthened the BJP’s narrative, with Malviya and other leaders demanding answers. As the political drama unfolds, all eyes are now on how the Congress will navigate this crisis ahead of the crucial elections.