Title: TMC Councillor Rewarded for Cremating RG Kar Victim: BJP’s Sukanta
The recent appointment of TMC Councillor Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality has sparked outrage and controversy in the political landscape of West Bengal. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has come under fire after Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar accused the party of rewarding Dey for his role in swiftly cremating the body of the RG Kar rape-murder victim.
The RG Kar medical college and hospital in Kolkata has been at the center of a major controversy surrounding the brutal rape and murder of a 21-year-old woman. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the state, with many calling for justice for the victim and her family.
In the midst of the investigation and protests, allegations emerged that Somnath Dey, a TMC Councillor, had played a key role in the cremation of the victim’s body. The family of the victim had accused Dey of quickly cremating the body, thereby destroying crucial evidence that could have helped the investigation.
The BJP has been quick to capitalize on the controversy, with Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar leveling serious allegations against the TMC leadership. Majumdar has claimed that the appointment of Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality was a reward from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for his role in destroying the evidence.
“This prize posting [of Somnath Dey] is because it was on CM Mamata Banerjee’s instructions that they destroyed the evidence by burning the (victim’s) body,” Majumdar said in a statement. The BJP leader’s remarks have sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the TMC leadership to take responsibility for the actions of its councillor.
The TMC, however, has denied any wrongdoing, with party leaders claiming that Dey’s appointment was based on his merits and not because of any connection to the RG Kar case. The party has also accused the BJP of trying to politicize the issue and distract from its own failures.
The RG Kar case has highlighted the deep-seated problems of sexual violence and impunity that exist in West Bengal. The state has faced widespread criticism for its handling of sexual violence cases, with many accusing the TMC leadership of being soft on perpetrators.
The appointment of Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality has reignited these concerns, with many calling for the TMC leadership to take concrete action to address the issue of sexual violence. The opposition parties have also demanded the resignation of Dey, citing his role in the cremation of the victim’s body.
The RG Kar case has also raised questions about the role of the TMC leadership in shielding perpetrators of sexual violence. The party has faced allegations of being involved in the destruction of evidence and intimidation of witnesses in the case.
The appointment of Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality has sent a clear message that those who destroy evidence and shield perpetrators of sexual violence will be rewarded by the TMC leadership. The move has sparked widespread outrage and protests, with many calling for justice for the victim and her family.
The RG Kar case is a stark reminder of the need for concrete action to address the issue of sexual violence in West Bengal. The state government must take concrete steps to ensure that perpetrators of sexual violence are brought to justice and that victims receive the support and protection they need.
The appointment of Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality is a clear indication that the TMC leadership is more interested in protecting its own interests than in ensuring justice for the victims of sexual violence. The party must take concrete action to address the concerns of the opposition and the people of West Bengal.
In conclusion, the appointment of Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality has sparked widespread outrage and controversy in West Bengal. The ruling TMC has come under fire after Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar accused the party of rewarding Dey for his role in swiftly cremating the body of the RG Kar rape-murder victim.
The RG Kar case has highlighted the deep-seated problems of sexual violence and impunity that exist in West Bengal. The state government must take concrete steps to ensure that perpetrators of sexual violence are brought to justice and that victims receive the support and protection they need.
The appointment of Somnath Dey as the Chairman of Panihati Municipality is a clear indication that the TMC leadership is more interested in protecting its own interests than in ensuring justice for the victims of sexual violence. The party must take concrete action to address the concerns of the opposition and the people of West Bengal.
