The Union Minister of State for SJ&E Pratima Bhoumik on Sunday lambasted on the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the rape and murder of junior doctor in R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital and labelled Mamata Banerjee as ‘crime queen’.
Addressing a press conference here at Agartala BJP party headquarter on Sunday, Bhoumik alleged, “Women are not safe under the rule of Mamata Banerjee led government, which is hijacked by the TMC goondas.” She further alleged that crime against women is increasing in Bengal under the rule of TMC.
“After the incident in R.G Kar hospital, Mamata Banerjee has send at least 7000 TMC goondas in the hospital to wipe off all evidences of the rape and murder of innocent junior doctor. Also the government had transferred the Medical Super of the hospital Sandip Ghosh in a better hospital as a gift to him within 4 hours of the incident, whereas a section of doctors who were protesting the incident were transferred to interior part,” Bhoumik alleged, adding that Mamata Banerjee, being a women chief minister and home minister and also the health minister had failed to ensure safety and security for women in West Bengal.
She said, “Mamta Banerjee should immediately resign from her post to ensure safety and security for women in Bengal as she has been working so far as a crime queen in Bengal.”
On the other hand, the BJP state spokesperson person Subrata Chakraborty accused the opposition CPI(M) in Tripura of orchestrating violence that led to the death of one of its workers, Asish Paul on the day of panchayat poll counting on August 12 last.
He alleged, “Asish Paul, a dedicated worker from the Sonamura Mandal in the Sepahijala district, sustained severe head injuries after being allegedly assaulted by CPIM supporters. He was immediately rushed to GBP Hospital, where he battled for his life and succumbed to the grievous injury on August 17 last.”
In response to the incident, senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik called for strict legal action against those responsible. “The attackers used a sharp weapon and inflicted severe injuries on his head, leading to profuse bleeding. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and vow to pursue justice for him,” Bhoumik asserted.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 32 Tamil fishermen, five boats seized
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 32 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Lankan waters.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails ISRO's century in rocket launches, urges people to dedicate a day for science
Addressing the 119th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian Space Research Organisation, saying it has hit the century in space. Last month, the country witnessed the ISRO's 100th rocket launch.
Mizoram student stabbed to death in Kerala, batchmate arrested
A 22-year-old BTech student from Mizoram was stabbed to death near his college in Thiruvananthapuram. The deceased, Valentine, was a student at Rajadhani Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nagaroor.
Italy PM slams Left's double standards, says when Trump, Meloni, Modi talk, they are called threat to democracy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused left-wing politicians of being "nervous" over former US President Donald Trump's victory, claiming that conservatives are unfairly labelled as a "threat to democracy" while leftist leaders are celebrated for similar global alliances.
NDRF intensifies rescue operation to save 8 trapped in Telangana tunnel
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams on Sunday intensified rescue efforts to save eight persons trapped in an under-construction tunnel after a portion of its roof collapsed in Telangana’s Nagarkurnool district on February 22.
Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release after 'humiliating' hostage handovers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners would be delayed until Hamas ceases its "humiliating ceremonies" during the release of Israeli hostages under the ceasefire deal.
PM Modi on 3-day visit to MP, Bihar, Assam from today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Assam from February 23 to 25 to participate in several developmental projects and inaugurate business summits.
US senators call out China for 'weaponising' UN 1971 resolution, vow support to Taiwan
The United States Senators accused China of subverting United Nations Resolution 2758 in an attempt to isolate Taiwan. The senators proposed a resolution in the Senate reaffirming US support for Taiwan. The resolution opposes China's attempt to prevent Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organisations.