Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced tumultuous disruptions during her speech at Oxford University as students questioned her on the RG Kar rape case, Tata's pullout from Bengal, and her stance on Hindus. Banerjee defended herself, pointing out that Tata has already started a project in Kharagpur while also urging the students to not make the event a political platform. She also addressed the Jadavpur University incident and advised the protesters to focus on strengthening their party in Bengal. The Chief Minister reminded them to not disrespect their country by insulting her and her role as a representative.
The Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh will continue the fresh hearing in the RG Kar rape and murder case on Friday, with the CBI set to submit the case diary. The Supreme Court had given clearance for the parallel hearing in the case earlier this month. During the previous hearing, Justice Ghosh had directed the CBI to clarify whether the case was one of "rape" or "gang-rape," and also asked for details on the second round of investigation. The West Bengal government, represented by Kalyan Banerjee, raised questions on the legal tenability of a fresh probe after Sanjay Roy's conviction, while also stating that the state was not opposed to it.
A video shared by BJP leader Amit Malviya shows Mamata Banerjee being confronted by members of the Bengali Hindu community at Oxford University's Kellogg College. The protesters questioned her about the RG Kar College case and post-poll violence in West Bengal. Malviya also accused Banerjee of being responsible for crimes against women and corruption, and labelled her a disgrace to the state.
The CBI will submit the case diary in the RG Kar rape and murder case at the Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench. This comes after the Supreme Court's clearance earlier this month and will be the second day of the fresh hearing at Justice Ghosh's bench. All eyes and ears will be on the proceedings to see whether the CBI counsel clarifies whether it was a case of "rape" or "gang-rape" in accordance with the court's previous direction. With the victim's parents approaching the court with a fresh petition and the West Bengal government and Trinamool Congress MP raising questions on the legal tenability of a fresh probe, the case has taken a political turn.
Sanjay Roy, a former civic volunteer, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the heinous rape and murder case of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Despite the CBI asking for the death penalty, the court decided that this was not a "rarest of rare" situation and opted for life imprisonment instead. The victim's father, who has been fighting for justice for his daughter, refused to accept the compensation offered to the family by the state government. This case, which caused national outrage, was transferred to the CBI and has finally been brought to justice with this verdict.
Anustup Mukhopadhyay, a post-graduate trainee, is one of six junior doctors fasting in protest of the rape and murder of a junior doctor from R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital. However, due to serious deterioration in his medical condition, he was rushed to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. His condition has worsened due to continuous fasting, with symptoms of stomach cramps and blood in his stool. Despite insisting on staying in the protest, he was admitted to the hospital for treatment. In solidarity, doctors from private hospitals in West Bengal have announced a partial cease-work for 48 hours in support of the junior doctors' movement.
Over 100 senior doctors from four state-run medical colleges and hospitals in West Bengal have resigned in support of their junior colleagues, who are protesting and holding a fast-unto-death over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. This brings the total number of resignations from six hospitals to over 200. The protest and resignations come in the wake of the alleged incident that occurred in August at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, was the only person arrested in connection with the crime. The CBI has also arrested five others in relation to the case, including the former principal of the hospital and a former officer-in-charge of a police station, for tampering with evidence. The agency is also investigating financial irregularities at the medical college and hospital. In the meantime, resident doctors continue their hunger strike and plan to hold a rally to demand justice and address their concerns.
The Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal have taken a somber turn this year as pandals across the state demand justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. From sculptures and models to special VIP passes, pandals are using their platforms to raise awareness and protest against the prevalent issue of violence against women in the state. Even the state's political parties have taken notice, with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari inaugurating a pandal dedicated to the victim.
Residents of Kolkata came together in a powerful display of civic solidarity to protest against the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. At 9pm, people across the city turned off their lights and came down to the streets with candles, as urged by junior doctors at state-run hospitals. Landmarks and homes all over the city went dark, reflecting the collective demand for justice in the wake of the horrific incident.