West bengal Gang Rape Case: CPIM Slams mamata banerjee Over Remarks, Questions State’s Law and Order
The mamata Banerjee-led West bengal government is under severe criticism following the alleged gang rape of an MBBS student in Durgapur.
West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee made a controversial statement, saying
“Colleges should prevent girls from going out after dark. Girls themselves should also avoid going out at night.”
The comment triggered massive backlash, with opposition parties, particularly the CPI(M), accusing the state government of victim-blaming and failing to ensure women's safety.
CPIM bengal General Secretary Mohammad Salim strongly condemned Banerjee’s remarks, saying
“Is there Taliban rule in West Bengal? Where women cannot even move freely at night… they cannot go out for work?”
Salim further criticized the West bengal police, accusing them of halting the investigation and shielding the accused.
He said the government’s mindset goes against the progressive ideologies of reformers like Raja ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
“Do men and women not have equal rights? Does the mamata banerjee government accept this or not?” he asked.
Mamata Banerjee, while addressing the media, claimed the state follows a "zero tolerance" policy on crimes against women but questioned the victim’s presence outside the hostel at 12:30 AM.
“Who is responsible? How did she come out at 12:30 at night? Girls shouldn't be allowed to go out from college at night. They must protect themselves. It’s a forest out there.”
The chief minister urged private colleges to take more responsibility for their students' safety and claimed she had ordered strict police action.
The odisha State Women’s Commission has also taken note of the case, as the victim is from Odisha.
Commission Chairperson Sovana Mohanty said she will
Meet the victim’s parents and assess her physical and mental health support.
Submit a detailed report to the Odisha government.
Question police on delays and demand justice for the victim.
The incident and subsequent comments have reignited debates around women's safety, victim-blaming, and governance in West Bengal.
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