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- Yashasvi Raje Singh, daughter of former BJP MLA Vikram Singh from Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged in an Instagram post that she was harassed at a students' protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on July 24.
- She said a barricade fell and caused a stampede-like situation, during which a man behind her tried to inappropriately touch her; she says she slapped him but those around, including volunteers, did not support her.
- Her father, a former legislator from the Fatehpur Sadar seat, said over the phone that he had no knowledge of the incident and suggested her mother, who was with her, would know.
- The matter is being widely discussed after her Instagram post.
What to watch next
- Whether her mother, who was reportedly present at the protest, comments on the allegation
- Any police complaint or formal action over the alleged harassment at Jantar Mantar
- Any response from the protest organisers or volunteers named in her post
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