The BJP’s announcement to construct a Ram temple in Murshidabad, West Bengal, just days after a TMC MLA proposed a Babri Masjid-like mosque, has ignited a major political controversy. The move has drawn sharp criticism and counter-statements, escalating tensions between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP.
Amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors in Kolkata over the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital, a TMC leader has accused Left and Ultra-left youth organisations of plotting an attack on the protesting doctors. The TMC leader, Kunal Ghosh, claimed the alleged conspiracy aims to defame the West Bengal government and has urged the police to prevent ‘outsiders’ from entering the protest site. Subsequently, the Kolkata Police arrested a CPI(M) leader and another individual based on Ghosh’s claims.
TMC MP Jawhar Sircar announced his resignation from the Rajya Sabha, citing the inadequate response to the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Despite pressure from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to reconsider, Sircar remains steadfast in his decision, expressing his dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the situation.
Former IAS officer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Jawhar Sircar has resigned from his post in the Rajya Sabha, citing the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, along with concerns about corruption within the party and West Bengal government. He expressed deep disappointment with the government’s response and cited a lack of faith in the party leadership.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal has strongly refuted claims that Kolkata Police attempted to bribe the family of a trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The party accuses the BJP and media of spreading false information for political gain.
TMC MLA Arundhati Maitra, known as Lovely Maitra, sparked outrage after calling doctors protesting the Kolkata rape-murder case ‘butchers’ for impacting healthcare for the poor. Her comments have drawn criticism from the BJP and legal action, with the TMC requesting she refrain from such statements in the future.
A nine-year-old girl was sexually abused in West Bengal, adding to the recent wave of outrage following the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The incident has sparked public protests, with the involvement of a local Trinamool Congress leader further fueling anger. The West Bengal government is moving swiftly to address the crisis, with plans to introduce a bill that could impose the death penalty for convicted rapists.
Amidst a 12-hour Bengal bandh called by the BJP, a video of an elderly man, identified as a Hindu monk, bravely facing Kolkata Police water cannons has gone viral. The incident, which took place during a protest demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, highlights the tension between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP in the state.
A BJP leader in West Bengal claims his car was attacked by individuals linked to the Trinamool Congress in Bhatpara. The incident involved alleged bomb throwing, firing, and police complicity, leading to injuries and raising concerns about political violence in the state.
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.
