The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal has distanced itself from the statements made by its personal leaders. The celebration has termed the remarks by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra as their private opinions.
A stunning case of rape involving a feminine pupil from South Calcutta Regulation Faculty has triggered widespread outrage and protests throughout West Bengal. Whereas opposition events are attacking the state authorities, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has discovered itself in sizzling water after two of its senior leaders — MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra — made controversial remarks in regards to the incident. The celebration was quickly compelled to problem a clarification, distancing itself from their statements. Following this, Kalyan Banerjee took to social media to reply, displaying indicators of open defiance.
What did TMC say in regards to the remarks?
TMC launched an official assertion on the social media platform X, clarifying its place. The assertion learn: “The remarks made by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra in regards to the heinous crime at South Calcutta Regulation Faculty have been made of their private capacities. The celebration unequivocally dissociates itself from their statements and strongly condemns the identical. These views don’t mirror the place of the celebration in any method in any respect.”
Reaffirming its stand on ladies’s security, TMC added, “Our stance stays resolute; now we have zero tolerance for crimes towards ladies and demand the strictest attainable punishment for all these concerned on this heinous crime.”
Kalyan Banerjee responds to celebration’s assertion
Reacting sharply to his celebration’s official assertion, Kalyan Banerjee posted a robust rebuttal on X. “I utterly disagree with the publish made by TMC on X. Are they not directly supporting the leaders who’re shielding these criminals? Mere educational statements will not convey any actual change until speedy motion is taken towards these leaders instantly accountable. What’s much more unlucky is that a few of the leaders who emerged after 2011 are themselves below query in such crimes.”
Banerjee additional added, “I additionally want to clearly distance myself from those that are encouraging or defending these criminals. To actually perceive the intent behind my phrases and statements, a sure stage of ethical and mental alignment is required — which, sadly, appears to be lacking.”
What did Kalyan Banerjee say earlier?
Kalyan Banerjee had stirred controversy together with his earlier feedback in regards to the case. Referring to the rape incident, he stated, “I don’t help what occurred on the legislation faculty. Some folks do commit such crimes. However what might be carried out if a pal rapes his personal pal? Will there be police in each college? This occurred between college students—who will shield her? This (South Calcutta Regulation Faculty) is a authorities faculty. Can police be stationed there on a regular basis?” Nonetheless, he did add that these concerned within the crime ought to face strict punishment.
What was Madan Mitra’s controversial assertion?
TMC MLA Madan Mitra additionally attracted criticism for his remarks. He stated, “The incident in Kasba sends a message to all women and feminine college students—that if somebody you realize calls you to varsity throughout examination time, saying they’ll assist with a unit undertaking, don’t go. It’s not protected for you. If the lady hadn’t gone, this wouldn’t have occurred. If she had knowledgeable somebody or taken a couple of mates alongside, this wouldn’t have occurred both.”
BJP lambasts TMC
In the meantime, the Bharatiya Janata Get together (BJP) launched a scathing assault on the TMC over the controversy, accusing the ruling celebration of defending offenders, defending the responsible, and making an attempt to suppress the voice of the sufferer. “Mamata Banerjee is a shame to West Bengal. By talking in forked tongue — one for the general public, one other for her celebration’s goons — she is normalising rape and emboldening criminals. No girl is protected in Mamata’s Bengal,” BJP chief Amit Malviya wrote on X.
Kolkata legislation faculty rape case
A legislation pupil was allegedly raped by her two seniors and a former pupil of the academic institute inside the school constructing in south Kolkata on June 25 night following which the police arrested 4, together with a guard of the institutuion. On Friday, the outcomes of the medical examination performed on the sufferer corroborated her rape allegation, a senior Kolkata Police officer stated. The sufferer, in her written criticism to the police, alleged that the safety guard didn’t assist her. The 24-year-old girl had gone to the school to fill out a kind for a take a look at and was compelled to remain again within the union room even after it was accomplished. It’s alleged that the alumnus, who can be a legal lawyer and a contractual non-teaching workers of the school, really raped her after she turned down a wedding proposal from him, whereas two present college students stood guard and made a video recording of the act on their cellphones.
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