Archana Gautam Calls Delhi Attack 'On-Road Rape': 'They Pulled My Hair, Dad Was Scared' | Exclusive

In a shocking turn of events, model-turned-politician and former Bigg Boss 16 contestant Archana Gautam and her father were allegedly beaten up and manhandled outside the Congress office in New Delhi.

Archana had reportedly visited the office with her father to congratulate Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress National General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi on the passage of the women’s reservation bill in Parliament. However, they were denied the entry and attacked by a group of miscreants outside the office.

Now, Archana in an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha has revealed that her father and driver have been severely injured in the incident, which took place on September 29.

“They did not allow us to enter the office and did not open the gates. We were told, ‘upar se aadesh hai aaki entry bandh hai (We have received orders that you are not allowed)’. I do not know the reason behind it,” she told us.

Archana continued, “I escaped from there and somehow saved my life. I just went there to congratulate them. I thought I would be welcomed nicely because ever since Bigg Boss ended, I had not visited the party office. There were women too who misbehaved with me. I wonder how come they did not feel mercy.”

While Archana has now returned to Mumbai, her father is back to their native place, Meerut (Uttar Pradesh). “My father is injured. My driver was hit on his head. This is not right. I am still fine. I will hold a press conference soon and will reveal the truth,” she said.

Emotional Archana recounted the incident and said, “I was banging on cars parked on the road, hoping I could hide in one of those. They pulled my hair. It was no less than an on-road rape. I begged them with folded hands. My father was so scared.”

Archana hopes to get a call either from Rahul Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi. “I am sure Rahul (Gandhi) and Priyanka (Gandhi) do not know about this. I am expecting a call from them. If didi (Priyanka Gandhi) will not take a stand for me now, I will be broken. I have always supported them. If she doesn’t call me, I will be broken,” she said.

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