The case of the 17-yr-old girl child from Thanjavur, who committed suicide by consuming pesticide, has become a huge topic of discussion and debate. While many have been raising their voice against forceful conversion, some have voiced out that the action taken in the case is not appropriate from the Tamil Nadu Police force’s side.
Amidst this debate, Congress Rajya Sabha MP, Abhishek Singhvi has let out a tweet with regard to this case. He wrote, “Gutted to hear about the suicide of a young girl Lavanya. Her dying declaration should be thoroughly investigated to see what sort of activities were being held in that school & the culprits should be punished ASAP.” While many from BJP and other parties have commented on this issue, this is the first comment coming from a representative of the Congress.
Gutted to hear about the suicide of a young girl Lavanya. Her dying declaration should be thoroughly investigated to see what sort of activities were being held in that school & the culprits should be punished ASAP.
— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) January 23, 2022
Lalita (name changed), a 17 year old girl studying at Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School in Thirukattupalli near Thanjavur, committed suicide by drinking poison after she was allegedly tortured to convert to Christianity by the school for her to continue her studies.
The school had allegedly forced Lalita to convert to Christianity saying that she has to change her religion if she wanted to study further. But the girl refused.
While other children of the school went home for Pongal holidays, the school staff had forced Lalita to do chores like cleaning the toilet, washing dishes, etc. Unable to bear the humiliation, a disheartened Lalita attempted suicide by consuming pesticides used in gardens.
She was admitted to the Thanjavur Government Hospital on January 15 and died on January 19.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of NCPCR, Priyank Kanoongo, has now assured that investigation and strict action will be taken against those found guilty.
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