Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar was detained on Saturday while protesting against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday stepped up pressure on the ruling Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged gangrape of a female student at South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata on June 25 evening.
Speaking to ANI, Karat said, "It is a highly condemnable crime which is taking place on the law campus," Karat said. "It is taking place because of the impunity that these rapists and criminals enjoy under the rule of the TMC government."
Speaking to reporters, Patra attacked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said, "In a state where there is a woman Chief Minister, there should be sensitivity towards women, but why is there so much insensitivity and cruelty? The victim has issued a statement herself. If we read it careful
Speaking to ANI, Varsha Mishra said, "I always say women are not safe anywhere. Whether it is doctors or lawyers, a character certificate should be issued to professionals before they are awarded their degree. A team should be constituted in all big institutes for this purpose. The culprits
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the alleged gangrape at a Kolkata law college, saying women's safety is under serious threat in the state.
Speaking to ANI, Ghosh said, "This incident reveals the character of TMC, their thoughts towards women. I demand the immediate resignation of Mamata Banerjee as the CM of West Bengal. Under her rule, no one is safe."
"In a late-night development, Gaowal SK, one of the key accused in the Kaliganj bomb blast case, was arrested by the Police. With this, the total number of arrests in the case has reached nine, out of the 24 individuals named in the FIR," the West Bengal police said in an official statement.
Speaking to ANI, Dilip Ghosh said, "... Mamata Banerjee does not see such incidents. Crimes against women are increasing in West Bengal, and women are afraid to step out of homes... TMC should at least condemn such acts..."
The father of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder victim spoke out against the alleged gangrape case in Kolkata's law college, expressing his frustration and disappointment with the recurring incidents of violence. He accused the government of having a significant role
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo-motu cognisance of the alleged gangrape of a law student at South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata's Kasba area on June 25.