On May 29, 2024, a vehicle in the convoy of Karan Bhushan Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Kaiserganj, ran over two youths, resulting in their deaths and injuring a woman. The incident occurred near Baikunth Degree College on Colonelganj-Huzoorpur road in Gonda district.
Details of the Accident
Rehan Khan, 17, and Shehzad Khan, 20, were riding a motorcycle when they were hit by an SUV from the convoy. Both youths died on the spot. The vehicle also hit Sita Devi, 60, who was walking on the roadside. She sustained injuries and was admitted to the hospital. The local police have seized the vehicle and are investigating the incident.
Background on Karan Bhushan Singh
Karan Bhushan Singh is the younger son of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the sitting MP of Kaiserganj. Facing serious allegations of sexual assault, Brij Bhushan was denied a ticket by the BJP for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, and the candidacy was instead given to his son.
Karan is a national player in double trap shooting and holds an LLB degree along with a diploma in business management from Australia.
Reactions and Statements
Trinamool Congress Reaction
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) reacted strongly to the incident, criticizing the BJP and Karan Bhushan Singh. The party’s official statement on X (formerly Twitter) condemned the actions, suggesting a pattern of criminal behavior in the family. They highlighted Brij Bhushan Singh’s previous allegations of sexual harassment and accused Karan of continuing this alleged legacy of criminality.
Police Action
Kernalganj SHO Nirbhay Narayan Singh confirmed that the police have taken the bodies for postmortem and are maintaining law and order in the area. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether Karan Bhushan Singh was present in the vehicle or convoy during the accident.
Political Implications
This incident adds to the controversies surrounding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been a contentious figure due to allegations of sexual harassment. The BJP’s decision to field his son, Karan Bhushan Singh, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections has already drawn criticism from opposition parties and the public.
