A video clip featuring TMC spokesperson Jui Biswas's controversial statement during a TV debate on the Sandeshkhali violence has ignited a storm of criticism and outrage. In the clip aired on DD News' '5 Ki Panchayat', Biswas can be heard challenging the debate host, stating, "Show me footage from West Bengal which shows that rape has happened." Her remarks, comparing the lack of video evidence in West Bengal to the Hathras case, have drawn sharp condemnation from journalists and viewers alike.
The Sandeshkhali incident, meanwhile, continues to unravel with numerous reports emerging of women accusing TMC party workers and leaders of sexual abuse. Allegations suggest that the absence of TMC strongman Shajahan Shiekh has emboldened victims to come forward with their accounts of abuse. Shiekh, who remains at large following a raid by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a multi-crore ration distribution scam, is accused of exerting control over the area through intimidation and violence. The situation remains tense as more allegations surface, implicating Shiekh and his associates in land grab and further instances of abuse.