Mamata writes again to PM on rape cases says: No reply on such sensitive issue

WB Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has again written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that she has received no response on the previous requests regarding stringent central legislation for rape cases and exemplary punishment for perpetrators. 

“You may kindly recall my letter No.44-CM dated August 22, 2024 (copy enclosed) regarding the need for stringent Central legislation on incidents of rape and meting out exemplary punishment to perpetrators of such crimes. No reply was received from your, end on such a sensitive issue,” writes Mamata Banerjee in her letter. 

However, a reply has been received from the minister of women and child development, which barely addresses the gravity of the issue raised in the letter, Didi added.

Mamata Banerjee also mentioned that the state government has approved 10 exclusive POCSO courts.

"I would also refer to some of the initiatives in the area that our State has already taken which appears to have been overlooked in the reply. Regarding Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), 10 exclusive POCSO Courts have been approved by the State Government. In addition to this, 88 FTSCs and 62 POCSO designated Courts are functioning throughout the State on complete State funding," the letter read.