Ranjit Sinha Speaks Out on Safety Concerns for Women and Transgenders in Kolkata
Ranjit Sinha, a transgender activist and member of the Association of Transgenders in Bengal, voiced concerns about the safety of women and transgenders in Kolkata. This follows the tragic rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College.
Concerns Raised by Ranjit Sinha
Speaking on Monday, Sinha said, “We are going through a troublesome situation in West Bengal. We are not in a good physical and mental condition. I have never thought that the transgender people in the country are different. There is no humanity left in humans, otherwise, such a situation would have never occurred.”
Sinha added that such situations should have been addressed in the past. “We are really glad that the West Bengal Governor called us on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and he gave us transgender people the assurance that we would not have to go through something like this again. A couple of days earlier, a transgender was raped,” Sinha said.
Criticism of Government Inaction
Sinha criticized the West Bengal Chief Minister for not taking proper action. “The environment around us is not safe anymore. The West Bengal Chief Minister has taken no proper action yet. These actions should have been taken before. We have not been protected. This incident is very unfortunate. The political parties have just turned this into a political issue. They need to make sure both the transgender and women are protected with full security,” Sinha stated.
Comments from Agnimitra Paul
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul also condemned the current state of safety in West Bengal. “No woman is safe in West Bengal anymore. The TMC rule in the state has led to the conditions worsening more. There is no law and order in the state and no one does anything. TMC cannot always give the reason for CBI and keep the mouths of people shut. The parents of victims today said that the body of the girl was cremated without any prior information,” Paul said.
Paul expressed relief that the Supreme Court had taken up the case. “We are very happy that the Supreme Court has decided to take up the case. This will make sure that the girls and the doctors get their justice,” she added.
Doubts Revealed
Ranjit Sinha -: Ranjit Sinha is a person who works to help and support transgender people. Transgender people are those whose gender identity is different from the one they were given when they were born.
Transgender activist -: A transgender activist is someone who fights for the rights and safety of transgender people. They work to make sure transgender people are treated fairly and with respect.
Association of Transgenders in Bengal -: This is a group in the state of West Bengal that helps and supports transgender people. They work to make life better and safer for transgender people.
Kolkata -: Kolkata is a big city in the state of West Bengal, India. It is known for its rich culture and history.
West Bengal Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the leader of the government in the state of West Bengal. They are responsible for making important decisions and keeping the state safe.
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul -: Agnimitra Paul is a member of the BJP, which is a political party in India. MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly, which means she is an elected representative in the state government.
TMC rule -: TMC stands for Trinamool Congress, which is another political party in India. When we say ‘TMC rule,’ it means the TMC party is in charge of the government in West Bengal.
Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes the final decisions on important legal cases and ensures justice is served.
