Anti-Rape Bill Passed by West Bengal Assembly Amid Uproar Over Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case, BJP Says Want Implementation Immediately

In a significant move, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed The Aparajita Woman & Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2024 on September 3, introducing stricter penalties for rape and speeding up justice. This decision comes amid widespread uproar over the recent Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called for immediate implementation of the bill, stressing the government's responsibility to ensure results. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the central government for hastily passing the Code of Justice Bill without adequate state consultation, emphasising the need for thorough legislative processes

West Bengal Legislative Assembly Passes Anti-Rape Bill

West Bengal Legislative Assembly passes the anti-rape bill - The Aparajita Woman & Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2024. pic.twitter.com/gtsS9miqrf

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2024

BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Called for Immediate Implementation of the Bill

#WATCH Kolkata: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari says, "...We want immediate implementation of this (Anti-rape) law, it is your (state government) responsibility. We want results, it is the government's responsibility. We do not want any division, we fully… pic.twitter.com/xOZgaDckPQ

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2024

Mamata Banerjee Criticised the Central Government for Hastily Passing the Code of Justice Bill

#WATCH | Kolkata: At the West Bengal Assembly, CM Mamata Banerjee says, "...I had written two letters to the Prime Minister, but I did not get any reply from him, rather I got a reply from the Minister of Women and Child Development, but I also replied to his reply and informed… pic.twitter.com/XKmSOWDj3B

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2024

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