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Kolkata Law College Incident: Mahua Moitra Condemns “Misogynistic” Remarks by Fellow TMC Leaders

A shocking incident of alleged gang rape at South Calcutta Law College on June 25th has sent ripples of outrage throughout West Bengal, escalating into a political firestorm within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Controversial Remarks Spark Backlash

The incident sparked heated debate and public anger, further intensified by controversial statements made by TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Madan Mitra. Their remarks, deemed regressive by many, drew sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.

TMC Distances Itself, Mahua Moitra Speaks Out

Following the widespread condemnation, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) publicly distanced itself from the leaders’ statements, issuing a statement on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) reaffirming its “zero tolerance” policy for crimes against women. TMC MP Mahua Moitra, known for her outspoken views, shared the party’s statement and directly criticized the “misogynistic” comments of her colleagues. “Misogyny in India cuts across party lines,” she pointedly stated in her post.

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