Protests Ignite Over Union Minister's Alleged Epstein Files Link

Congress' women's wing protested in Odisha against Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, demanding his removal due to alleged links with the Epstein Files. Activists, led by Minakshi Bahinipati, held demonstrations and organized a signature campaign across the state, urging the government to address sexual exploitation revelations.

In a series of protests across Odisha on Tuesday, members of the Women's Congress wing demanded the ousting of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri amid alleged ties to the Jeffrey Epstein files. The demonstrations, spearheaded by state president Minakshi Bahinipati, featured activists holding posters and banners outside party offices.

The protesters called for Puri's removal from the Union cabinet and launched a statewide signature campaign, echoing the call to action from the All India Mahila Congress. Activists donned T-shirts with the slogan 'The PM is compromised' as they rallied for their cause.

The Mahila Congress urged the government to confront the shocking revelations of sexual exploitation found within the Epstein files, while also criticizing the exclusion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from parliamentary discussions on the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)