Meanwhile, it is pertinent to mention that the West Bengal Assembly passed an anti-rape Bill on September 3 that seeks capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.
The West Bengal Assembly passed a new legislation called the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill aims to make the state a safer place for women and children, especially in the wake of a tragic incident that occurred at RG Kar Medical College.
The BJP slammed the Trinamool Congress leader for her alleged comments comparing junior doctors protesting the alleged rape and murder of a female medic inside a medical college in Kolkata to “butchers”.
The entire country has witnessed protests against the rape and murder of the postgraduate trainee doctor, whose body was found in the hospital on August 9.
'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill 2024' seeks to strengthen protections for women and children. The legislation aims to amend existing laws and introduce new provisions specifically targeting rape and other sexual offences, enhancing legal measures against such crimes in the state.
During the ongoing protests in West Bengal following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, another case has emerged. This time, it involves the alleged molestation of a minor girl in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas.
The proposal to hold the special session was cleared at a meeting of the state committee on Wednesday (August 28) which was chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
He said that he has served as the state president of Assam TMC for over two years and during this period, he interacted extensively with people across the state.
A trainee doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The BJP and TMC protested over the issue in the city on Saturday.
Sukanta Majumdar alleged that Mamata Banerjee is indulging in “revenge politics”, and her comments could incite TMC supporters to take the law into their own hands and attack opposition members.
Kolkata rape and murder: A trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when she had gone to rest during her night shift in the early hours of August 9.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement comes at a time when several reports are emerging related to violent clashes between workers of the ruling TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP called for a 12-hour bandh against the Mamata government.
The BJP has called Bangla Bandh in the entire state. There have been reports of clashes between the BJP protesters and TMC workers.
During Bengal Bandh, BJP leader Priyangu Pandey said the moment his car was stopped, around 50-60 people targeted the vehicle and 7 to 8 bombs were thrown at his vehicle and then 6-7 round firing was done.
Mamata Banerjee's message for youth comes amid a 12-hour Bengal bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, condemning the crackdown on protestors during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' march against her government.
While announcing Bangla bandh, BJP state chief Majumdar alleged that the TMC government was oppressing students and the Left had expressed its support by not participating in the protests.
Clashes were reported between the Kolkata Police and the protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan rally on Tuesday. The police lobbed tear gas on the agitators and water canons to stop them from marching forward.
The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has condemned a social media video showing a demonstrator issuing a rape threat against the daughter of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during protests over the murder of a trainee doctor. The commission has called for strict legal action.
The Kolkata doctor rape and murder case has triggered nationwide protests led by medics, demanding justice for the victim's family and protection for the medical fraternity.
A TMC leader said that there are differences within the party on how the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case should have been tackled. TMC's Sukhendu Sekhar Ray was summoned by the Kolkata Police over his strong stand on the matter.
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