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West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (AITMC) leaders are criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for alleged inaction and “selective outrage” regarding crimes against women in BJP-ruled states. This comes amidst criticism of the Trinamool Congress themselves for failing to protect women in West Bengal, following several recent assaults. AITMC leaders are highlighting incidents in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to counter the BJP’s criticism and accuse them of hypocrisy.

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Trinamool Congress Accuses BJP of “Selective Outrage” Over Crimes Against Women

Kolkata, October 25, 2025: A war of words has erupted between West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress (AITMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the handling of crimes against women. Senior Trinamool leaders, including Minister Shashi Panja and spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, have accused the BJP of “selective outrage,” pointing to alleged inaction in BJP-ruled states such as Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

The AITMC’s accusations come as the party faces criticism for its own record on protecting women in West Bengal, with a series of recent assaults sparking heated political debate.

“Atrocities against women are tragic regardless of where they happen,” stated Minister Panja, adding, “However, BJP leaders resort to selective outrage during such instances.” Panja specifically questioned the silence of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister and the State Women’s Commission regarding the death of a woman doctor following an alleged sexual assault.

Kunal Ghosh condemned the alleged harassment of two international women cricketers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, calling it a disgrace to India on the global stage. “The BJP has tarnished the image of India on the world stage… This is what the ‘Double-Engine’ government does,” Ghosh stated on social media platform X.

The AITMC’s official social media account further accused the BJP of using the “Beti Bachao” slogan as a facade to cover up their own failures.

The BJP has not yet responded to the specific accusations but has previously criticized the Trinamool Congress for the rise in crimes against women in West Bengal, claiming that criminals are joining the Trinamool to avoid accountability. State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on October 23 said that “all the miscreants have gone and picked up the Trinamool flag to stay safe.”

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