West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja Criticizes Former NCW Chief Rekha Sharma
West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja has criticized former National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma, stating that she should not speak on women’s safety. Panja accused Sharma of being biased against opposition-ruled states and ignoring crimes in BJP-ruled states during her tenure.
Accusations Against Rekha Sharma
Panja alleged that Sharma harassed opposition states and was part of a conspiracy by the BJP in the Sandeshkhali incident. She claimed that Sharma helped the BJP destroy women’s dignity and sell them for Rs 2000 to please her bosses.
Sandeshkhali Visit
In February, Sharma visited Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, which was in political turmoil after multiple women accused Shajahan and his aides of land-grab and sexual assault. During her visit, Sharma demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
End of Tenure
On August 6, Rekha Sharma stepped down as the chairperson of the NCW, marking the end of her nine-year tenure.
Doubts Revealed
West Bengal -: West Bengal is a state in eastern India. Its capital is Kolkata.
Minister -: A minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the government. They help make important decisions for the state or country.
Shashi Panja -: Shashi Panja is a politician from West Bengal. She is a minister in the West Bengal government.
NCW -: NCW stands for National Commission for Women. It is an organization in India that works to protect and promote the rights of women.
Rekha Sharma -: Rekha Sharma is a former chief of the National Commission for Women. She worked there to help women in India.
Bias -: Bias means showing unfair preference for or against something or someone. It means not being fair.
Opposition-ruled states -: Opposition-ruled states are states where the ruling party is different from the party that controls the central government.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Sandeshkhali incident -: The Sandeshkhali incident refers to a specific event that happened in Sandeshkhali, a place in West Bengal. It involved some conflict or trouble.
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal. She is the leader of the Trinamool Congress party.
Tenure -: Tenure means the period of time someone holds a particular position or job. Rekha Sharma’s tenure as NCW chairperson lasted nine years.