Madan Mitra targets RG Kar victim’s family, accuses them of seeking money and political influence

Sanjay Roy has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the court for his involvement in the RG Kar case, after being found guilty of the crime. The judgment has sparked widespread reactions, with the state government taking immediate steps to seek the death penalty for Roy. The West Bengal government has filed an appeal in the High Court, requesting a harsher sentence. The appeal for the death penalty comes in the wake of the conviction, with the state expressing its commitment to securing the maximum punishment for Roy’s crimes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has supported the state's petition for the death penalty, reiterating that the crime demands the most severe punishment under the law. Banerjee has emphasized that the state government’s action is in line with its commitment to ensuring justice for the victim. The government’s stance has sparked political discussions, with various political leaders, including those from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), advocating for the maximum penalty.

However, the victim’s family, which includes a prominent medical professional, has not expressed a clear demand for the death penalty. The family has distanced itself from the state’s appeal for the death sentence, opting not to make any public statements on the matter. While the family has shown support for the legal process, they have refrained from actively participating in the political debates surrounding the case.

Madan Mitra, a senior leader of the ruling TMC and MLA from Kamarhati, has criticized the victim’s family for not joining the state’s push for the death penalty. Mitra has raised concerns that the family may be influenced by opposition parties, particularly the BJP and CPM. He also questioned the family’s motivations, suggesting that their reluctance to publicly support the death penalty may be due to external pressures from political forces.

In addition, Mitra has made claims about financial discussions within the case, alleging that some individuals, including doctors involved in the matter, had raised the possibility of a financial settlement amounting to 4 to 5 crores. Mitra’s comments have fueled further speculation regarding the family’s position, with some suggesting that financial considerations may be influencing the case in ways that go beyond legal and judicial matters.