The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has ignited a political firestorm in West Bengal. The BJP accuses the ruling TMC government of silencing dissent and protecting the culprits, while CM Mamata Banerjee blames the BJP-Left nexus for the protests and demands justice for the victim.
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The rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor in Kolkata has sparked political tensions in West Bengal, with BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delaying a CBI inquiry. The Trinamool Congress, however, defends Banerjee’s actions, emphasizing the swift arrest of the accused and the commitment to a fast-track trial.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP is devising a strategy of deception to secure victory in the Lok Sabha elections. She criticized the party’s national leaders for allegedly plundering the country while blaming Bengal to conceal their misdeeds. Banerjee further accused the BJP of spreading false narratives about Sandeshkhali, disrespecting Bengali women, and withholding funds from Bengal’s needy population.