Political rhetoric has intensified after the incident of alleged gang rape of a medical student in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made serious allegations against Mamata Banerjee government regarding the safety of women. BJP leaders said that the law and order situation in the state has deteriorated and the ‘appeasement policy’ of the Mamata government has given a free hand to the criminals.

BJP targets Mamata government
BJP leader and Union Minister Sukant Majumdar posted on social media platform X that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ‘made West Bengal a safe haven for rapists and criminals.’ He wrote that after the horrific rape of a female doctor in RG Kar Hospital, now a second incident has come to light in Durgapur.

He said that the medical student hailing from Odisha was taken out of the campus and gang-raped in the nearby forest. Majumdar alleged that under Mamata Banerjee’s ‘failed and lawless rule’, West Bengal has become a nightmare for women’s safety. He said that from village to city, hospital to home – there is no safety left for women anywhere. Police investigation has become paralyzed due to the appeasement policy and criminals are getting a free hand.

After the horrific rape of a young woman doctor at RG Kar Hospital, yet another horrifying crime has emerged! A second-year medical student at a private medical college in Durgapur has been gang-raped! The survivor, a student from Jaleswar in Odisha, was allegedly abducted…

—Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) October 11, 2025

Amit Malviya said – remember the RG tax case
BJP leader Amit Malviya also attacked the Mamata government and said that this incident in Durgapur has created a wave of anger among the people. He also shared videos of sloganeering against Mamata government in Durgapur. Malviya said that the second year student of IQ City Medical College was gang-raped by Wasif Ali and his associates in the nearby forest. The victim is a resident of Odisha and is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital.

He said that this brutal crime has given rise to massive protests across Durgapur. People are increasingly demanding justice and accountability. He said this reflects the repeated failure of law and order under the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Police should conduct a transparent and fair investigation, so that the culprits get strict punishment.

TMC minister said- do not link crime with politics
At the same time, West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja said that BJP should not give political color to crimes against women. He claimed that BJP looks at every such matter from a political perspective, which is not appropriate. He said that the victim’s parents have come from Odisha and have expressed confidence in the ongoing investigation.

The minister said that Kolkata is one of the safest cities in the entire country and the Mamata government works for the empowerment of women and girls. He said that the Chief Minister does not compromise with any kind of injustice and we should wait for the investigation to be completed. He appealed to BJP that such cases should not be used for political gains.

What is the matter?
According to the police, the victim had gone out of the college campus to eat with a friend between 8 and 8:30 pm on Friday night. While returning, his companion left him and three unknown youths arrived there. They snatched the student’s mobile phone and dragged her into the forest, where she was gang-raped. The accused threatened him that if he told anything to anyone, he would have to face serious consequences. They also demanded money to return his mobile.

The statement of the victim has been recorded. Police have interrogated his friend and CCTV footage is being scrutinized. Forensic team has been sent to the spot so that evidence can be collected.

National Women Commission team also reached Durgapur
National Commission for Women member Archana Majumdar said that crimes against women are increasing continuously in Bengal and the police is not playing an active role in such cases, which is very unfortunate. He said that the Commission team is going to Durgapur to meet the victim and her family and get in-depth information about the case.

BJP leader Gopal Samantas have lodged an FIR in the police against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. This case is about the controversial statement given on Home Minister Amit Shah. BJP leader Gopal Samantas said that he took this step with a very heavy heart.

Gopal Samantas said, “Mahua Moitra comes from my own community and as an MP, he was expecting responsible behavior, but the statement he gave against Home Minister Amit Shah is very irresponsible and shameful.”

#Watch Raipur, Chhattisgarh | Complainant in the Fir Against TMC MP Mahua Moitra, BJP Leader Gopal Samanto “… I get the fir registered with a very heart. Irresponsible statement against home minister… https://t.co/op9yaw5obi pic.twitter.com/iqiuqzpa6d

– ANI (@ani) August 31, 2025

Why was the FIR filed?

The feudals said that Mahua’s statement was not only an attack on Amit Shah, but it also damaged the image of the Bengali community. He described it against society and parliamentary dignity. “I have done this FIR not for political reasons, but to save the honor and parliamentary dignity of the society. Such people should not get a place in Parliament. The society should not tolerate such statements.”

Political stir intensifies with the fir of feudal lords

As soon as this matter comes up, there has been a stir in the political corridors. BJP leaders are calling it a step to protect dignity, while TMC supporters can call it a political conspiracy.

‘Society should be excluded to those who dissolve poison in society’

Gopal Samantas said that no person or community should be played with respect. He also said that this is not just a case of a statement, but is an issue of spreading hatred and wrong messages. “Such people should also be excluded from society who try to dissolve poison in society.”