New Delhi: In a chilling incident that has further fueled nationwide outrage, a woman was found brutally murdered near the Anandapur Bypass in West Bengal on Wednesday. The discovery of her severely disfigured body, dumped in the bushes, has sparked a renewed wave of anger and calls for accountability from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.The gruesome incident comes amid ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor, intensifying the publics demands for justice and safety for women in the state. The body, found in a state of severe disfigurement, has horrified the community and added to the criticism of the state governments handling of womens safety.Oppositions fierce criticismWest Bengals main opposition party, the BJP, was quick to condemn the incident, taking to social media to express their outrage. Sharing a video on X (formerly Twitter), the BJP issued a scathing statement: Mamata, your so-called Safest City is drenched in the blood of yet another woman. Brutalized beyond recognition near Anandapur. How much longer will you let women be slaughtered under your reign Your government is a FAILURE in protecting women. Your empty promises have cost lives. ENOUGH is ENOUGH. Step down or be remembered as the leader who failed women! #MamataMustResignMamata, your so-called Safest City is drenched in the blood of yet another woman.Brutalized beyond recognition near Anandapur. How much longer will you let women be slaughtered under your reign Your government is a FAILURE in protecting women.Your empty promises have cost… pic.twitter.com/cIu6zcIwcI— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) August 21, 2024BJP leader Siddhartha Majumdar also weighed in, stating, Bengal needs to be relieved from the spell cast by the demon Mamata Banerjee. No woman is safe in her regime... Only rapists are safe. Entire Bengal should be on the streets demanding her resignation if you want your daughters, sisters, and mothers safe.Renewed debate on womens safetyThe brutal murder has reignited discussions about the safety of women in India, with many accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of failing to protect women and potentially covering up crimes. The incident has not only drawn sharp criticism from the opposition but has also sparked widespread concern among the public about the effectiveness of the current administrations policies on womens safety.As the investigation into the murder continues, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges facing womens safety in West Bengal and across the country.
