Mamata Banerjee Calls for Deferral of 'Hurriedly Passed' Criminal Laws

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to delay the implementation of three new criminal laws, stressing the need for parliamentary review and public debate. Banerjee called for a deferment citing ethical and practical reasons, and expressed concerns over the laws being passed without sufficient scrutiny.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defer the implementation of three recently passed criminal laws set to take effect on July 1. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Banerjee emphasized the need for a thorough parliamentary review of the laws, highlighting her 'grave concern' over their hurried passage.

The laws in question—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Sakhsya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023—were adopted in Parliament during a session when 146 MPs were suspended, sparking significant controversy and dissent from opposition leaders.

Banerjee's letter underscores both ethical and practical reasons for the proposed delay, arguing that diligent legislative scrutiny would reinforce democratic values and ensure proper preparation for the laws' implementation, particularly in training law enforcement and judicial officers.

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