TMC criticises BJP, other parties for politicising death of R.G. Kar hospital doctor

TMC criticizes BJP for politicizing doctor's death, urges swift justice, condemns fake videos, and supports doctors' strike.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday (September 5, 2024) criticised the BJP and other parties for allegedly politicising the death of a woman doctor of a State-run hospital last month.

Speaking to reporters, TMC leader and Minister Shashi Panja accused the BJP of not seeking justice but rather using the tragedy for political gain.

She said during the debate on the anti-rape Bill passed by the West Bengal Assembly, a BJP legislator had demanded immediate justice for the victim's family.

“Recently, the West Bengal assembly passed the historic anti-rape Bill. While debating on the Bill, a BJP legislator said that justice should be immediately meted out to the victim’s family and the CBI would not be spared if there is any delay,” she said.

Ms. Panja claimed that the saffron party is engaging in political maneuvers with other parties, which is exacerbating the distress of the victim's parents.

“BJP is not seeking any justice by politicising the issue. This is deeply affecting the sentiments of the victim’s parents,” she said.

She also condemned the proliferation of fake videos on social media, including one suggesting the victim's parents were bribed to stay silent, and another refuting this claim. Ms. Panja alleged that these videos are being spread by the BJP's IT cell.