Sun May 25 19:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the situation:
**BJP Gonda Chief Asked to Explain “Inappropriate” Video Showing Embrace with Woman at Party Office**
**Gonda, Uttar Pradesh -** Amar Kishore Kashyap, the BJP chief of Gonda district, has been issued a notice by the party following the circulation of a video purportedly showing him embracing a woman at the district party office. The video, which was reportedly recorded on April 12th, has sparked outrage and accusations of inappropriate behavior, prompting a formal complaint from a party worker.
The BJP has demanded that Kashyap provide a written explanation for his conduct within seven days. The notice, issued by BJP state general secretary Govind Narayan Shukla, stated that the video has negatively impacted the party’s reputation and falls under the category of indiscipline. Failure to provide a satisfactory response will result in disciplinary action.
The video reportedly shows a woman exiting a car at the party office. A second video depicts Kashyap catching up with the woman on the stairs, placing his arm around her, and hugging her briefly before they both continue up the stairs.
Kashyap has defended his actions, claiming the woman, an active party member, called him saying she felt unwell and needed a place to rest. He stated that he brought her to the office for that reason and that he offered her support on the stairs.
“While climbing the stairs, she felt dizzy, and I held her hand to support her. She also held my hand. The footage is being misused to malign me,” Kashyap said. “Now if we do not help our workers then whom should we help? And if helping a worker is a crime then we cannot say anything about it.”
The Uttar Pradesh BJP is currently awaiting Kashyap’s explanation as the controversy continues to unfold.
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