Rights panel to probe BJP leader who promised unhindered child marriages

NCPCR said action will be taken against the candidate, Shobha Chauhan from Sojat constituency in Pali district of Rajasthan, once authenticity of her reported statement is ascertained

NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo said he is looking into the reports of a BJP candidate allegedly promising “no police interference in child marriages” if she is voted to power.

Kanoongo said action will be taken against the candidate, Shobha Chauhan from Sojat constituency in Pali district of Rajasthan, once authenticity of her reported statement is ascertained.

During an election meeting in her constituency recently, Chauhan had said police will not interfere in child marriages if she were to come to power.

“You have sad that girls are married off at a younger age here and police take action against you.