Agartala, Aug 18, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Aug 18: Former Union Minister of State Pratima Bhoumik labelled West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the "Queen of Crime" and called for her immediate resignation.

Addressing a press conference at Bharatiya Janata Party Office in Krishnanagar Agartala on Sunday, Bhoumik criticised the role of West Bengal government on the recent incident at R.G. Kar Medical College, where a female doctor was allegedly gang-raped and murdered and argued that Banerjee's resignation is crucial for ensuring the safety of women in the state.

She argued that Banerjee's resignation is crucial for ensuring the safety of women in the state.

Bhoumik expressed deep concern over the situation in West Bengal and highlighted that the horrific incident at the medical college is not isolated but part of a broader pattern of violence against women in the state.

She pointed out that similar incidents occurred during the CPI(M) regime and have continued under Banerjee's leadership.

Bhoumik claimed that the Chief Minister of West Bengal attempted to cover up the incident and labelled such acts as a part of an organized system of mismanagement.

However, Bhoumik praised the hospital's doctors for their unified protest, which she believes thwarted Banerjee's efforts to suppress the issue.

She criticized Banerjee for failing to take appropriate action as the Chief Minister, Home Minister, and Health Minister of the state and alleged that Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons have hijacked the West Bengal government, leaving no room for democracy.

Bhoumik likened the government's actions to Taliban rule and demanded resignation of Mamata Banerjee.

Bhoumik also expressed outrage over the attack on Ashis Paul, a BJP worker from Sonamura Subdivision, allegedly by CPM-backed goons during the counting of votes on August 12.

Paul, who had been fighting for his life since the brutal attack, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night.

Bhoumik stated that she will not remain silent until justice is served and the culprits are punished to the fullest extent.

Besides BJP spokesperson, Subrata Chakraborty also attended the press conference.