Sandeshkhali: NCW Chief Says Nothing Will Happen ‘Without President’s Rule’, TMC Slams Visit

Nationwide Fee for Girls (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma has levied severe allegations towards the West Bengal authorities, accusing it of suppressing the voices of girls in Sandeshkhali amidst protests towards purported Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led atrocities. Sharma’s remarks come amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions within the area, the place quite a few ladies have come ahead with allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault, purportedly by the hands of TMC strongman Shajahan Sheikh and his supporters.

In accordance with information company PTI, Rekha Sharma, main a delegation from the fee to the troubled space, emphasised the significance of instilling confidence within the affected ladies to allow them to talk out. She highlighted the urgency of apprehending Shajahan Sheikh, stating, “As soon as (Shajahan) Shiekh is arrested, I imagine extra ladies will come out with their complaints.”

The NCW chairperson criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led authorities for what she deemed as makes an attempt to suppress the reality. She expressed dismay on the absence of key officers such because the district Justice of the Peace and the superintendent of police throughout her go to, alleging a scarcity of responsiveness to ladies’s complaints from each the administration and the police, PTI reported.

“The ladies of Sandeshkhali have been harassed… They’re scared and the scenario right here is unhealthy. Girls are crying in entrance of me. I do not assume something will occur right here with out the President’s rule…Right this moment I’ve copies of 18 complaints together with two rapes and severe molestation,” she remarked, addressing the media, as quoted by information company ANI.

#WATCH | West Bengal: NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma says, “The ladies of Sandeshkhali have been harassed… They’re scared and the scenario right here is unhealthy. Girls are crying in entrance of me. I do not assume something will occur right here with out the President’s rule…Right this moment I’ve copies of… pic.twitter.com/UkkUiKzGWD

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2024

Criticising the Bengal Chief Minister, the NCW chairperson added, “She (Mamata Banerjee) ought to resign and are available right here with none submit, solely then she is going to perceive the ache of the ladies right here…”

#WATCH | West Bengal: After visiting Sandeshkhali, NCW Chairperson Rekha Sharma says, “She (Mamata Banerjee) ought to resign and are available right here with none submit, solely then she is going to perceive the ache of the ladies right here…” pic.twitter.com/Vt3DDYquvR

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2024

TMC Rebuts Allegations, Accuses NCW of Political Motives

In response to Sharma’s accusations, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) dismissed the NCW’s go to as politically motivated. Senior state minister Shashi Panja questioned the fee’s selective actions, mentioning cases of alleged atrocities in BJP-ruled states that he claimed went unaddressed by the NCW, as per PTI’s report.

“Why did not she go to Madhya Pradesh’s Morena, the place a pregnant lady was gang-raped and set ablaze? Why did not the NCW reply when feminine wrestlers protested towards BJP MP’s alleged sexual misconduct? Why did the fee ignore complaints of atrocities towards ladies in Manipur?” she questioned.

TMC state vp Jaiprakash Majumdar accused the NCW of bias, cautioning towards its alignment with political pursuits. He emphasised the West Bengal authorities’s efforts to deal with the scenario and criticised the fee for allegedly serving as an extension of the BJP, the report said.

Police Keep Vigil as State of affairs in Sandeshkhali Calms

Amidst the continuing tensions, legislation enforcement authorities have intensified their presence in Sandeshkhali to make sure stability within the area. Following every week of protests, the scenario seems to be step by step returning to normalcy, though underlying grievances stay unresolved, as per the report.

Numerous ladies in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district have accused TMC strongman Shajahan Sheikh and his supporters of land-grab and sexually assaulting them underneath coercion. Shajahan has been absconding after a mob, allegedly affiliated with him, attacked Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers who had gone to go looking his premises in reference to a ration rip-off on January 5.

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