"No law and order in Bengal": Suvendu claims CM tries to 'shut mouth' of rape victim's family

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has launched a vehement attack on the state government following the alleged gangrape of a student at Kasba Law College, asserting that there is "nothing to talk about law and order" in West Bengal. Adhikari declared that as long as the Mamata Banerjee government remains in power, the state will continue to be unsafe, especially for women.

Adhikari's criticism escalated as he pointed to alleged actions of the Chief Minister in previous cases. He stated, "How can we expect women's safety from a government that CM tries to shut the mouth of the rape victim's family by giving them 10 lakhs, and tells that the victim is pregnant?" This direct accusation, referencing past incidents and alleging attempts to silence victims, significantly heightens the political temperature surrounding the Kasba case.

The BJP leader's comments align with the party's broader narrative of deteriorating law and order and compromised women's safety under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule. He emphasized that the Kasba incident is a stark example of the state's inability to protect its citizens. Adhikari and the BJP have been demanding a thorough and impartial investigation, criticizing what they perceive as political interference and a cover-up.

This strong condemnation from the Leader of Opposition adds immense pressure on the state government, which is already facing scrutiny from various quarters, including the National Commission for Women (NCW) and a section within its own party, over its handling of the Kasba gangrape case and broader women's safety issues.