After widespread protests across the country over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, all eyes are now on the CBI’s investigation. Amidst this, political tensions continue to rise. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written another letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, focusing on women’s safety. In this letter, Mamata referred to her previous correspondence and emphasized that the central government needs to be more serious about women’s safety. It appears that Mamata is trying to shift the responsibility for women’s safety onto the central government.
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Political Implications of the Letter
Recent protests and public outrage over the Kolkata incident have made it clear that there is significant anger among the people, and the authorities are aware of this. This situation has led to political parties accusing each other. Mamata Banerjee’s letter is seen as an attempt to transfer responsibility to the central government. By using certain language in her letter, Mamata seems to be suggesting that the central government is not serious enough about women’s safety, despite the central government’s clear stance on this issue. The central government has stated that women’s safety is a priority and has already implemented fast-track courts to address such cases, which Mamata is now demanding.
Mamata Government Under Scrutiny
Mamata Banerjee’s government is under pressure due to the Kolkata rape and murder case. Protests are ongoing across Kolkata and other parts of the country, demanding severe punishment for the accused and criticizing the West Bengal government’s handling of the situation. The opposition is using this incident to attack the TMC government, blaming it for failure and poor law enforcement.
Previous Correspondence with the Center
Mamata Banerjee had previously written to the central government regarding the rape and murder case, demanding stricter laws and fast-track courts to ensure swift justice. In her initial letter, she called for harsh penalties for rapists and suggested that laws should ensure punishment within 15 days.
Central Government’s Response
In response to Mamata Banerjee’s first letter, the central government highlighted that 123 fast-track courts had been set up for quick hearings of rape and sexual assault cases. However, some of these courts are not yet operational. The central government’s reply also addressed other points raised by Mamata Banerjee.
