Suvendu Adhikari Criticizes Mamata Banerjee Over Kolkata Rape and Murder Case

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 1: Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader, has strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the recent rape and murder case in Kolkata. Adhikari accused the state government of being controlled by criminals and demanded the Chief Minister’s resignation.

Adhikari stated, “There have been 7 incidents since yesterday… They are in contact with the TMC directly… Bengal is in the hands of goons and rapists… Mamata Banerjee is the root and the architect of this. Step Down, Mamata. She should resign. She is the main disease and virus in these types of incidents.” He further added that the BJP will expose the Chief Minister and that she is the real reason behind such incidents.

Adhikari also addressed the ongoing protests by doctors, urging them to focus on the real issue. He mentioned that BJP MLAs are prepared to handle the situation and will continue to demand Mamata Banerjee’s resignation and the imposition of President’s rule in the state.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Chandrima Bhattacharya called for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to build a strong case to ensure the rapist is punished. Bhattacharya was leading a protest against the rape-murder case in Kolkata and mentioned that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had directed the party’s Mahila Congress to stage a demonstration over the incident.

The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 has led to widespread protests in West Bengal and other parts of India. Doctors have been demanding justice for the victim and better security laws for healthcare professionals. The case has been transferred to the CBI following an order from the Calcutta High Court, and Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer at the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the incident.