¡®Was She Actually Raped?¡¯, Asks Mamata Banerjee After Minor Rape Victim Dies; Gets Criticised
Banerjee insisted that the rape victim and the main accused were in a consensual relationship in her comments.
The death and alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl in West Bengal¡¯s Nadia district last week has sparked a political debate in the state.
After the incident, chief minister Mamata Banerjee, during an appearance, dismissed the case, calling it a ¡°love affair.¡±
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In her comments, Banerjee insisted that the rape victim and the main accused were in a consensual relationship.
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According to ANI, Banerjee accused a section of the print and electronic media of being influenced by the BJP.
Kolkata | How many CBI probes have been done in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Assam, and Bihar over murders of people? How many leaders were arrested? No matter how many conspiracies you do by using CBI, ED, don't think us weak: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/cVLnuG5im4
¡ª ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2022
She added,
¡°I heard about the girl¡¯s death and talked to the police. Even the police do not know till now how she died. I asked the police whether they thought this was rape? Or was she pregnant? Or, was it a love affair?¡±
The child commission will investigate the Nadia minor rape & murder case: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
¡ª ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2022
How do you know if she was raped or was pregnant or had a love affair or was sick? Even family knew it was a love affair. If a couple is in a relationship, how can I stop them?This is not UP that I can do that in name of Love Jihad:West Bengal CM on Nadia minor rape & murder case
¡ª ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2022
Mamta's comments didn't go down too well with people who called her out for 'victim' blaming.
If she was minor, it was rape whether it was a love affair or not is irrelevant.
¡ª Kuheli (@kuhu_kumar) April 11, 2022
Age of the culprit is 21 & the girl is mere 14 year old minor,Class IX student.
¡ª Maan (@ridin_dirty_) April 11, 2022
Sick, I can't even fathom that being a woman this lady could have said something like this. #Hanskhali #Nadia #MamtaBanerjee https://t.co/FbpUziivDY
Mamta Banerjee is one of the most vile and disgusting excuse for a human being. Humiliation of a minor who was raped to death at a public forum, to the massacre of humans in her state, outright lies she spews and harassing people for speaking out. Ppl who vote for her? B ashamed.
¡ª yoongi marry me (@jksope_23) April 11, 2022
Mamta banerjee is questioning the credibility of a 14 year girl who was gang raped and murdered is unacceptable, she is also defending the rapist. She is insane. See the people of west bengal your leader's views. Hideous!!!#nadiadistrict
¡ª Sachin¨ ¨ (@Iamghoulwalker) April 11, 2022
#WestBengal @MamataOfficial
Ok! WHATEVER #MamtaBanerjee said today was so wrong!!!
¡ª Sonia Bhattacharjee (@the_soniab) April 11, 2022
Why no cancellation of that?
What are you waiting for!!!! #BengalChildRape
Disgrace to the people of west bengal to elect a CM like Mamta Banerjee she is just incorrigible
¡ª Ranajit Chatterjee (@chatterjeerana2) April 11, 2022
@MamataOfficial shame on you Mamta banerjee calling gang rape of a 14 year old girl as love affair being yourself a woman.
¡ª Pandey@Rishi (@PandeyRishi9) April 11, 2022
I don't feel safe in Bengal anymore and the reason is Mamta Banerjee and TMC and I have my own sister and cousins sister too...and they feel unsafe too
¡ª A D I T Y A? (@Tera_Huaa) April 11, 2022
Mamta Banerjee must know that even if the Fiend is from TMC, still impregnating a 14 years old Girl ? is a Serious Crime ?? pic.twitter.com/TA3mhMr8Cn
¡ª Adv. Naveen Chomal (@NaveenChomal) April 11, 2022
Mamta Banerjee is the perfect example why need literate people in politics ,shame #MamtaBanerjee #JaiShreeRam
¡ª pritesh (@bing_pritesh) April 11, 2022
What was the case about?
The victim, a Class 9 student in Hanskhali, went to a birthday party hosted by TMC panchayat member Samarendra Gayali¡¯s son Brajagopal on April 4. She returned home in an unwell state.
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According to the police, she died the next day due to 'excessive' bleeding. She was cremated in the evening, allegedly without a death certificate, added the police.
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After the incident, the girl¡¯s family lodged a police complaint against the TMC leader¡¯s son, alleging rape. Residents, including the girl¡¯s family, told police that the victim was forced to drink alcohol before being raped.
On Sunday, Brajagopal was arrested and charged with rape. Three of his friends are also being questioned, police said.
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A magistrate recorded the statements of the victim¡¯s parents at Nadia court on Monday. The parents alleged that the girl was raped. The district police have maintained silence on the investigation.
The chief minister accused the girl¡¯s family of not informing the police on time.
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