The BJP's Dirty Little Secret: Criminal Cases and Elected Officials Recent controversy surrounding Ruchika Singh, a Noida woman accused of using profanity against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has shed light on an uncomfortable truth about India's ruling party.
According to data compiled by the Common Cause, nearly 100 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs have pending criminal cases against them.
The misuse of the criminal justice system is a long standing issue in India, with many politicians using their positions to silence critics and opponents.