‘Probe This Fully’: Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Investigation After Kerala Techie’s Suicide Alleging ‘RSS Sexual Abuse’
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday demanded a thorough, time‑bound investigation into allegations raised in the suicide note of Kerala IT professional Anandu Aji, who accused multiple members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of repeatedly sexually abusing him and warned that such offences were “rampant” at camps across India. Calling the claims “horrifying” if true, she urged accountability from the RSS leadership and safeguards for minors and adolescents who attend shakhas and residential trainings, stressing that “lakhs of children and teenagers” could be at risk if systemic failures are ignored.
In a series of posts, Priyanka Gandhi said Aji’s final message alleged ongoing abuse that devastated his mental health and asserted he was not the only victim, arguing that the “code of silence” surrounding sexual crimes against boys must be broken with the same urgency society shows for crimes against girls.
She pressed for immediate internal action by the organisation and external scrutiny by law enforcement, contending that transparency and cooperation are essential to restore public trust, protect potential victims, and deter future abuse.Echoing the call, DYFI state secretary V K Sanoj sought criminal action against those named, demanding arrests of leaders of the shakhas that the deceased referenced. Kerala Police have initiated inquiries into the circumstances of Aji’s death, with officials expected to examine digital evidence, social‑media statements, and any contemporaneous complaints or messages, alongside medical and psychological records that could corroborate his claims and timeline. Investigators are also likely to assess whether mandatory reporting duties were triggered and if institutional protocols for safeguarding were in place and followed.
The case has reignited debate over safeguarding standards in youth‑facing organisations, with legal experts noting that a comprehensive probe should include identification and protection of potential witnesses and survivors, independent oversight of evidence collection, and swift access to counselling and victim‑support services. Rights groups argue that robust background checks, child‑protection policies, third‑party audits, and hotlines with whistleblower protection are baseline measures that must be visible and verifiable wherever minors participate.
While the RSS had not issued a detailed public response at the time of writing, Priyanka Gandhi’s intervention raises political stakes around accountability and prevention, placing pressure on both civil society institutions and state authorities to act decisively. The unfolding investigation will center on verifying the deceased’s allegations, establishing any institutional responsibility, and ensuring that potential survivors feel safe to come forward under the protection of law.
