TMC MLA Says Women Are Out Drinking At Night In The Name Of Protests Amid Kolkata Doctor Rape, Murder Case. Seriously?
The TMC MLA also said that the Mamata Banerjee government is strongly demanding punishment for the culprit. Read to know more.
The city of Joy, Kolkata witnessed massive protests after the horrifying RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. Many youths came out on the streets to demand justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor. Amid this, a TMC MLA has passed an insensitive comment to school young women and their parents. During a recent event, MLA Swapan Debnath claimed that many women are going drinking at night in the name of protests and that parents should keep a check on that. Read to know more.
TMC MLA Swapan Debnath was speaking during an event in Kalna, West Bengal where he commented on the ongoing protests against the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. He stated that the Mamata Banerjee government strongly demanded punishment against the culprit. However, he also commented on how women drink late at night in the name of protests. Swapan Debnath said that he has strictly asked the bars in his area not to serve alcohol to women as it is not safe. He also added that parents should ask their daughters about their whereabouts if they step out at night.
As per reports, Swapan Debnath also spoke about an incident on Sunday when he caught a girl drinking with two boys and that the parents were immediately informed about it. Talking more about the protestors, the TMC MLA said he saw many known faces buying clothes for Durga Puja despite claiming that they are against celebrating the festivity this year.
Another day, another example of how society always looks for faults in a girl. The MLA’s statement is another reminder that no matter what crime happens against women, people will always school the women first and tell them what to do. Unless this mentality changes, the place will never become a safe space for women.
Also Read: Kolkata Doctor Rape, Murder Case: 5 New Updates On Gruesome RG Kar Medical College Crime
We hope the doctor gets justice soon!
First Published: September 19, 2024 12:28 PM
