Sun Sep 08 08:39:56 UTC 2024: – Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar has announced his resignation over the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital and corruption at the hospital
– Sircar mentioned lack of intervention from Mamata Banerjee in addressing the situation and criticized the government for taking punitive steps too late
– He stated that the public anger is against the government and party’s unchecked attitude and corruption, calling for immediate course correction to prevent communal forces from taking advantage
– Sircar expressed disillusionment with the state government’s unconcern over corruption and strong-arm tactics of leaders, leading him to decide to resign from politics
– This is the first major resignation from Trinamool Congress amid ongoing protests over the incident, with common people demanding justice and increased security for women
– West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar commented on the resignation, criticizing Mamata Banerjee’s leadership and calling for her resignation.

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