CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In a scathing response to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s controversial remark that girls “should not be allowed to go outside at night,” the BJP has accused her of victim-shaming following the Durgapur gang rape case. The BJP has strongly slammed her comment, saying it shifts blame onto the victim rather than addressing accountability and safety.
The incident, involving a second-year medical student, has ignited widespread outrage, with critics arguing that such statements undermine women’s rights and perpetuate stigma. BJP spokespersons, including Gaurav Bhatia and Sukanta Majumdar, demanded clarity on law and order failure and accused the TMC government of politicising the case. Meanwhile, the TMC maintains her words were distorted by media. As three suspects have been arrested, the debate continues over responsibility, women’s autonomy, and political rhetoric in the aftermath of the crime.
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