Mamata Banerjee Vows Tougher Laws Amidst Rising Tensions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that her government will pass a law ensuring capital punishment for convicted rapists. She threatened a dharna if the governor delays approval. Amid ongoing protests and political turmoil, Banerjee criticized the BJP for exploiting the crisis and urged striking doctors to resume work.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a zero-tolerance stance on rape, pledging to introduce a law for capital punishment of convicted rapists in the state assembly.

Banerjee declared she would protest outside Raj Bhavan if the governor delays the bill's approval. She also accused the BJP of politicizing the tragic rape-murder case to destabilize the state.

Amid the unrest, Banerjee urged striking junior doctors to return to work and criticized the BJP's call for a bandh, linking it to political motives. She stressed the importance of resisting injustice and maintaining societal harmony.

(With inputs from agencies.)