BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has accused the West Bengal government of obstructing the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. He alleges that the government is trying to protect the accused and has not been cooperating with the CBI. The case has sparked widespread protests from doctors across India demanding justice for the victim and stricter laws to protect healthcare professionals.
The BJP in West Bengal has criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s handling of the aftermath of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital. They accuse her of trying to divert attention from the issue by proposing a special session to pass an anti-rape bill. The BJP leaders also urged the Governor to take action to address the turmoil in the state.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a stark warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, threatening that if violence continues in Bengal, it will spread to other states, potentially leading to the downfall of Modi’s government. This comes amidst protests over the brutal gangrape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, with the BJP accused of using the incident to fuel unrest in Bengal. The statement has sparked outrage from BJP leaders and chief ministers, who have condemned Banerjee’s inflammatory remarks.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her comment about Bengal burning and potentially affecting neighboring states. Sarma accused Banerjee of threatening Assam and using divisive language. The BJP in West Bengal has also condemned Banerjee’s statement, calling it anti-national and demanding her resignation.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has faced criticism for her statement, ‘If Bengal burns, then Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Delhi will also burn,’ made during a speech to the Student Wing of TMC. The remark, made in the context of ongoing protests over the rape-murder of a doctor in Kolkata, has been condemned by several leaders, including Union Minister and West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who accused Banerjee of inciting violence and using divisive language.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal in protest against police brutality towards students rallying for justice in the RG Kar rape and murder case. The bandh, from 6 am to 6 pm on August 28, comes after violent clashes between police and protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan march in Kolkata and Howrah. The protests demand the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged failure to protect citizens and address the growing safety concerns.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for the death penalty for crimes like the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. She announced that the state government will amend its laws to include the death penalty for such heinous crimes.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has requested permission from a Kolkata court to conduct a polygraph test on an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) suspected of aiding the primary accused in the rape and death of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The ASI is believed to have close ties with the primary accused and may have helped cover up the crime.
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.
Major airlines including IndiGo, Vistara, and SpiceJet have issued advisories to passengers traveling through Kolkata Airport, warning of potential transport disruptions due to the 12-hour bandh in West Bengal. The airlines recommend allowing extra travel time to account for possible road blockages, diversions, and traffic congestion.
