BJP MP Saumitra Khan Demands Resignation of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Over Kolkata Doctor Case
New Delhi [India], August 22: BJP MP Saumitra Khan has called for the resignation of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amid the ongoing Supreme Court hearing on the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
Reiterating the demands, Khan stated, “Everyone demands that the rapist and murderers be arrested at the earliest.” He also called for the arrest of the Kolkata Police Commissioner and the team that informed the victim’s family of a suicide. “The Kolkata Police Commissioner should be arrested first and taken into CBI custody. The team which informed the victim’s parents of suicide should be arrested,” added Khan.
Khan expressed concern that the Kolkata Police is trying to cover up the case and asked for the resignation of the West Bengal Chief Minister. “The way Kolkata Police is trying to cover up the case, we are scared whether this case will go forward. Being a woman, Mamata Banerjee should take responsibility and resign,” said Khan.
Earlier, BJP leader CR Kesavan had also claimed that Mamata Banerjee had lost the confidence of the people of West Bengal and called for her resignation. “Mamata Banerjee has lost the confidence of the people of West Bengal and the country. Her continuation as the Chief Minister is undefendable. I think she should immediately resign in the best interest of the people of West Bengal,” said Kesavan.
Additionally, BJP leader and National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused TMC of trying to save the accused in the case.
Earlier, while commencing the hearing on the Kolkata doctor’s alleged rape-murder, the Supreme Court observed that health professionals must return to work and that once they resume their duties, the court will prevail upon authorities to not take adverse action against them. Days after the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata sparked nationwide protests, the apex court suo motu took up the case and directed the task force to submit an interim report within three weeks and a final report within two months.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
MP -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. It is a person who has been elected to represent the people in the Parliament.
Saumitra Khan -: Saumitra Khan is a politician from the BJP and a Member of Parliament.
Bengal CM -: Bengal CM stands for Bengal Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the state of West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal and the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes the final decisions on important legal matters.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical college and hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Kolkata Police Commissioner -: The Kolkata Police Commissioner is the top police officer in Kolkata, responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.
CR Kesavan -: CR Kesavan is another leader from the BJP who has criticized Mamata Banerjee.
Shehzad Poonawalla -: Shehzad Poonawalla is also a BJP leader who has spoken against Mamata Banerjee and the TMC.
TMC -: TMC stands for Trinamool Congress. It is a political party in West Bengal led by Mamata Banerjee.
