Archive · 24 Jul 2025
BJP MP's Son, Accused of Stalking, Appointed Law Officer
Vikas Barala, son of a BJP MP, has become a lawyer for the government.
This happened even though he's been accused of stalking and trying to kidnap someone back in 2017.
He'll be helping the government in court.
The charges against him are still being reviewed in a court in Chandigarh.
The situation has raised questions, as the incident happened when his father was a high-ranking BJP leader.
The appointment is part of a wider hiring of many lawyers by the government.
Vikas Barala, son of BJP MP Subhash Barala, appointed as law officer.
Barala was accused of stalking and attempting to kidnap a senior IAS officer's daughter in 2017.
The appointment is as assistant advocate general representing the state government.
The incident occurred when his father was the Haryana BJP chief.
The trial in the stalking case is ongoing in a Chandigarh court.
- Who
- Vikas Barala, son of BJP MP Subhash Barala, and the Haryana state government.
- What
- Vikas Barala was appointed as a law officer.
- When
- The appointment was announced recently.
- Where
- Haryana, India.
- Why
- Vikas Barala was appointed to represent the state government.
Critics
Government
Suitability
Critics
Appointment is inappropriate given the pending charges.
Government
The appointment is part of a broader recruitment process.
- Appointee
- Vikas Barala
- Position
- Assistant Advocate General
- Parent
- Subhash Barala (BJP MP)
- Accusation
- Stalking and attempted kidnapping
- Case Status
- Ongoing trial in Chandigarh court