In a deeply emotional moment, Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad broke down in a press conference on February 1, 2025, while addressing the horrific rape and murder of a 22-year-old Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh, just days before the crucial Milkipur Assembly by-poll in Ayodhya. The body of the woman was found in a remote canal near her village, sparking widespread outrage and grief. As her family alleged that she had been brutally raped and murdered, Prasad vowed to resign from his Lok Sabha seat if justice was not delivered to the victim's family. In his tear-filled statement, Prasad expressed his disbelief and distress, questioning the state of Indian society and the protection of women.

The gruesome details of the crime are shocking. According to the woman's family, her body showed signs of extreme violence, including gouged eyes, deep wounds, and fractures. Her limbs were reportedly tied, and her body bore multiple signs of physical abuse. Villagers who discovered the body were horrified by its condition, and the victim’s relatives collapsed in shock upon seeing her remains. The case has since prompted police investigations, with a missing person report being filed just before the body was found. Circle Officer Ashutosh Tiwari confirmed that the police are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death and proceed with further action.

Amidst the growing political tension in Uttar Pradesh, where Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav are leading the campaigns for the BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) respectively, the rape and murder case has become a hot topic of discussion. As Prasad, a member of the ruling BJP, vowed to raise the matter in the Lok Sabha and resign if justice was not served, the emotional moment went viral on social media. A video of his tears soon spread, and many netizens expressed skepticism, calling his display of grief “crocodile tears”.

This incident comes just before the Milkipur by-poll, scheduled for February 5, where the election results will be critical for both the BJP and SP. With the BJP’s defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections still fresh, the party is hoping to secure a victory in this high-profile seat. However, the brutal crime involving the Dalit woman is likely to affect the party’s campaign as opposition leaders seize the opportunity to criticize the government’s handling of law and order.

As the by-polls near, this case is drawing considerable attention from political analysts, voters, and social media users. In addition to Prasad's emotional appeal for justice, others have questioned whether his actions are truly motivated by a desire for justice or are a political maneuver ahead of the elections. The incident is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted issues of caste-based violence and the safety of Dalit women in India, an issue that continues to be a matter of concern for both the state and the nation.

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