New Delhi, September 3 (IANS) After the anti-rape law was passed in the West Bengal Assembly, the BJP has questioned Mamata Banerjee’s intentions and said that she cannot hide her criminal intentions behind it. If Mamata Banerjee is really serious about women’s safety, then she should apologize to the women of Sandeshkhali in the Assembly and get Sheikh Shahjahan hanged under this new law.
Amit Malviya, head of the BJP IT cell and co-in-charge of West Bengal BJP, posted on Instagram, “Mamata Banerjee cannot hide her criminal intent behind the new anti-rape law passed in the West Bengal assembly. Apart from being a desperate attempt to divert attention from the fierce civil society protests against her, following the rape and murder of a young woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a closer look at the nuances of the new anti-rape law reveals that it is aimed at restricting reporting on judicial proceedings in rape cases. Why is Mamata Banerjee trying to silence the media?”
Malviya further said, “If Mamata Banerjee is really serious about tackling crimes against women, she should immediately apologise to the women of Sandeshkhali for defending Sheikh Shahjahan in the West Bengal Assembly and make a public announcement that Shahjahan will be the first rapist to be awarded the death penalty under the new anti-rape law.”
Malviya also criticised Mamata Banerjee for not being able to implement the system of fast track courts in cases of crimes against women and minor girls.
The BJP leader also questioned Mamata Banerjee’s claim of implementing the ‘Ratri Sathi Yojana’ regarding the safety of women, alleging that this is a harsh measure taken to stop women and encourage TMC criminals. He said that this is not the safety or empowerment of women, but their oppression and women must get their rights.
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