TMC Leader Chandrima Bhattacharya Demands Justice in RG Kar Rape-Murder Case
West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has called for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to build a strong case in the RG Kar rape and murder case to ensure the rapist is hanged. The TMC leader held a protest in Kolkata, following directions from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Chandrima Bhattacharya stated, “On 28th August, our leader (Mamata Banerjee) had given directions to Trinamool Mahila Congress to stage a demonstration on 1st September in every block. CBI has not said a word about investigation so far, our demand is for them to tell us about the progress of the investigation and build such a case that the rapist is hanged.”
The West Bengal government has called a special session of the Assembly on September 2 and 3 to table a bill for capital punishment for perpetrators. Bhattacharya said, “There is no provision for capital punishment in Constitution…So, we are also demanding such a provision. Our Government has called a Special Session of Assembly on 2-3 September. We are bringing a Bill that will go to the President through the Governor. We believe that the President will sanction it and it will become a law.”
The brutal rape and murder of the trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has sparked a wave of protests in West Bengal and other parts of the country. The trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Doctors have been holding protests in different states demanding justice for the victim and enhanced security laws for healthcare professionals.
The incident has triggered a war of words between the BJP and TMC, with the BJP demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The case has been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation from the local police following an order from the Calcutta High Court. Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer at the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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TMC -: TMC stands for Trinamool Congress, which is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of West Bengal.
Chandrima Bhattacharya -: Chandrima Bhattacharya is a leader and minister in the West Bengal government, belonging to the TMC party.
RG Kar -: RG Kar refers to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where the tragic incident of rape and murder took place.
Central Bureau of Investigation -: The Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI, is a top investigative agency in India that looks into serious crimes and corruption cases.
capital punishment -: Capital punishment means the death penalty, where a person is sentenced to death by the government for committing a very serious crime.
Assembly session -: An Assembly session is a meeting of the legislative body of the state where laws and bills are discussed and passed.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is another major political party in India, often in opposition to the TMC in West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal and the leader of the TMC party.
