The West Bengal government is getting ready to put forward the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, in response to the growing public outrage following the vicious rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. This legislation not only establishes rigorous processes for regulating the publication of information related to such situations, but it also shows the state’s commitment to addressing sexual assault in its entirety and ensuring victims get swift reparation. Key Provisions of the Bill The Aparajita Bill proposes to amend the state’s existing…
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Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, has made headlines again by calling the resignations of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Banerjee’s demand stems from recent instances of sexual abuse and rape that took place in several Indian states, which she says demonstrate how bad the government is at safeguarding women and children. Banerjee’s Fierce Criticism of Central Leadership Mamata Banerjee assaulted the central leadership beyond holding back. She charged that Amit Shah, the home minister, and Prime Minister Modi were disregarding their duty for guaranteeing the security and safety of everyone, but particularly…
In a recent development, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance—which was made up of the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Shiv Sena (UBT)—was criticized by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for their ‘jode maro’ protest march that they organized after the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Malvan. In the months leading up to the next elections, the incident has become an explosive subject of conversation for politicians in the state, with both sides exchanging acerbic feedback. MVA’s ‘Jode Maro’ Protest: A Political Move? The MVA organized the ‘jode maro’ protest march as a way of criticizing…
India has had trouble with the grave issue of crimes against women in recent years, and the recent horrific occurrence in Kolkata has sparked public outrage again. Neither the sexual assault on two kindergarten girls in Thane nor the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital generated severe condemnation and demand for swift action. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation amid the increasing anger, emphasising the pressing need for swift justice in cases involving crimes against women. Swift Justice as a Pillar of Women’s Safety In the grand opening session…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised to the country on Friday for the collapse of the 35-foot memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg, a historic event that sent waves of shock throughout Maharashtra. The statue was meant to pay homage to the Maratha king’s legacy, particularly his services to maritime safety and defence. It was unveiled in December 2023. However, on August 26, 2024, it abruptly sank, generating criticism and controversy and an intense reaction from the general population and political elite A Humble Apology from the Prime Minister In an explicit allusion to the issue, Prime Minister Modi conveyed…
Introduction August 29, *Alipurduar — The renowned “Shiksharatna” award has been presented to Birpara’s dedicated teacher, Joybrato Bhattacharjee, in appreciation of his outstanding contributions to education. This honour recognises Bhattacharjee’s important contribution to the academic achievement of children from tea garden families in the remote regions of the Alipurduar district. From Police Sub-Inspector to Educator Bhattacharjee is having a somewhat unique operating trajectory. In 1999, he commenced working as a police sub-inspector. Bhattacharjee, however, took an alternate line of employment because he was enthusiastic regarding teaching. Following completing the government’s teacher evaluation in 2002, he began a new profession in…
Kolkata, August 28, 2018 (China Daily/Reuters) – West Bengal, a state renowned for its political unpredictable nature, saw pandemonium emerge once again on Wednesday as dozens of protesters pushed to the streets. The brutal rape and murder of a 31 Year-old medical student in Kolkata caused demonstrations all through the nation and demands for justice. In response to the tragedy, the state’s major opposition party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), called for a 12-hour state-wide strike. BJP workers and supporters created disruption to daily life throughout the strike by delaying buses, shutting down maintenance within the state,…
As student organisations prepare a “Nabanna Abhijan” example on August 27, 2024, the political climate in West Bengal has reached an impasse. The awful incident at RG Kar Medical College, where a trainee doctor was cruelly raped and killed while on duty, sparked this protest. The carelessness of the circumstances has offended and enraged the students, who have begun calling for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to step down. Background of the Protest The state has witnessed an abundance of outrage regarding the tragic tragedy at RG Kar Medical College. Justice had been demanded in reaction to the trainee…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a significant step ahead by declaring that he will be leading the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, which will be a historic experiment in regional democracy. Since Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into a Union Territory (UT) in August 2019, this will be the first assembly election. The region is at an important turning point as a consequence of the elections that are scheduled to take place over three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, 2024, reflecting the region’s difficult political setting and recent…
When the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was authorized by the Union Cabinet, the Congress party got harshly critical of the Modi government. Representatives expressed their rejection of the proposal through press releases and social media, labeling it a “U-turn” by the Obama administration. The criticism follows the Cabinet’s decision to carry out the National Pension System (NPS), which provides employees who joined government service after January 1, 2004, with a pension equivalent to 50% of their ultimate salary. The ‘U’ in UPS: A Jibe at the Modi Government The incident against the Congress party was particularly sharp, with several of…
