West Bengal Governor Criticizes State Government on Women's Safety During Raksha Bandhan Meet

Governor CV Ananda Bose, in a Raksha Bandhan address, pledged support for women’s safety in West Bengal, while criticizing the state government’s handling of democracy and women’s security. BJP and other leaders echoed these concerns, amidst ongoing protests and legal actions regarding recent crimes against women.

Governor CV Ananda Bose met with women leaders and doctors at Raj Bhavan on Raksha Bandhan, pledging solidarity in making West Bengal safer for women. Bose criticized the state government, accusing it of failing to uphold democracy and women's safety. He urged society to protect its daughters and sisters.

"In West Bengal, democracy is degenerating...This cannot go on. Today, we have to take a pledge to protect our daughters or sisters...This society should become a place where women feel happy and secure. We have failed in our mission to our sisters. This is the minimum a civilized society should do, This is the time for all men to correct ourselves," Bose stated. He also emphasized the importance of unity and his commitment to serving the people.

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, also criticized the state government for its failure to ensure women's safety. Legal counsel for a recent rape victim's family, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, accused the state government of witness tampering. Governor Bose has plans to discuss the issue with Home Minister Amit Shah.

(With inputs from agencies.)