West Bengal minister Swapan Debnath made controversial remarks about the ‘Reclaim the Night’ protests against the RG Kar rape-murder incident. He suggested that women participating in the protests were using it as an excuse to drink alcohol at night. Debnath also stated that parents should ask their daughters where they are going at night. He…
Junior doctors and government hospital nurses in Kolkata held a protest march demanding justice for the R.G. Kar Hospital rape-murder case. A thousand individuals and over 55 organizations have written an open letter to the Chief Justice of India with nine demands, including identifying and punishing the perpetrators. They also called for changes in the…
In a significant development, the CBI has charged the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, who is currently in judicial custody for corruption, with rape and murder in the case of a doctor’s death. The officer in charge of Tala Police Station, Abhijit Mondal, has also been arrested for his…
Trinamool Congress MP Jawhar Sircar recently resigned from his parliamentary post, adding to a growing trend of discontent among TMC leaders. Several other members have also quit or spoken out against the party, citing issues ranging from corruption to political violence. This rebellion reflects a shift in the party’s priorities from governance to self-preservation. While…
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the CBI to provide an updated status report on the rape and murder case of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. During a recent hearing, various procedural details were discussed, including the timing of events related to the case. The Court also addressed…
TMC MP Jawhar Sircar has decided to quit Rajya Sabha and leave politics, citing dissatisfaction with the state government’s handling of the recent rape and murder case. He expressed concern about corruption and strong-arm tactics within his party and government. Sircar emphasized his commitment to fighting corruption, communalism, and authoritarianism. He mentioned his shock at…