West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has dedicated the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to the victim of the recent Kolkata rape-murder case, calling for swift justice. The gruesome crime has sparked nationwide protests and doctors’ strikes. Meanwhile, the BJP’s call for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal was rejected by the state government, with authorities assuring the public that normal life will continue uninterrupted.
The BJP has called for a 12-hour strike in West Bengal after violent protests erupted in Kolkata demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over a doctor’s rape-murder. The party accused Banerjee of dictatorial behavior and called for a CBI investigation, while the state government assured normal life would not be affected by the strike.
The BJP has demanded a polygraph test for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goel, alleging a cover-up in the investigation of a trainee doctor’s rape and murder at RG Kar Hospital. The BJP also condemned the use of force by police against protesters demanding justice for the victim and Banerjee’s resignation. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
Thousands marched in Kolkata demanding the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the rape and murder of a doctor. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) accused the BJP of orchestrating the protest, claiming it was a ploy to destabilize the state. The protest, deemed illegal by the state police, saw violence erupt, with accusations of BJP supporters attacking police officers and causing damage. Meanwhile, the Governor urged the government to avoid using force against the protesters.
A massive rally, ‘Nabanna Abhijaan’, organized by the Chhatra Samaj, took to the streets of Kolkata demanding justice for the brutal rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The rally, which aimed to march towards the state secretariat, Nabanna, was met with a heavy police response, including tear gas, water cannons, and lathi charges. The protesters, who have demanded capital punishment for the culprit and the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claim to be an apolitical platform despite allegations of ties to the BJP and RSS.
Protests in Kolkata over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College turned violent as police used water cannons, tear gas, and lathi charges to disperse demonstrators who breached security barricades. The ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ march, aimed at the West Bengal state secretariat, witnessed clashes between protestors and law enforcement. BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and demanded a CBI investigation.
A planned student protest march in Kolkata, dubbed ‘Nabanna Abhijan,’ has sparked controversy with authorities deeming it illegal and deploying heavy security to prevent unrest. The march, organized by a newly formed student group, aims to demand justice for a recent murder and call for the resignation of the Chief Minister. The event has also become a political battleground, with the ruling party accusing the opposition of attempting to incite violence.
The West Bengal government has condemned the upcoming ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally, organized by student group Chhatra Samaj, calling it an illegal attempt to disrupt peace and incite unrest. The rally, planned for August 27th, seeks the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in response to the brutal murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The government and police have denied permission for the rally, citing potential for violence and disruption, particularly during a national exam scheduled for the same day.
The Women and Child Development Minister of the Narendra Modi government, Annapurna Devi, has sharply criticized the West Bengal government for its alleged failure to implement essential safety measures for women and children. In a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Devi highlighted the state’s shortcomings in addressing issues related to women’s safety, particularly the lack of operational Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) and the non-integration of emergency helplines.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly faced severe criticism for changing his profile picture to black in solidarity with the victim of the Kolkata doctor murder case. This action came after backlash over his previous insensitive comments regarding the incident, where he had defended the Mamata Banerjee government and termed the crime a ‘stray incident’. Social media users are calling his profile picture change a superficial response and demanding an apology for his earlier remarks.
