Call for Central Intervention in West Bengal Following Law and Order Crisis

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has called for the central government's intervention in West Bengal following the rape and murder of a doctor, criticizing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's administration for failing to control the situation. Manjhi echoed the BJP's call for president's rule in the state.

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday emphasized the need for the Centre's intervention in West Bengal, attributing the state's compromised law and order situation to the recent rape and murder of a doctor.

Expressing criticism towards West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Manjhi condemned her administration's failure in curbing hoodlum activities, particularly during a demonstration held to protest the heinous crime.

Manjhi questioned Banerjee's recent actions, stating, 'It was absurd that Banerjee chose to take out a procession herself yesterday. The entire administration is under her control. Against whom was she staging a protest?' Banerjee has been advocating for the death penalty for the accused, a case that the CBI took over a week ago following a Calcutta High Court order.

Despite Banerjee's efforts, Manjhi believes that recent events indicate her inability to maintain law and order in the state, necessitating the Centre's intervention. Notably, Manjhi's stance aligns with the BJP's demand for president's rule in West Bengal, further fueling political tension in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)