Didi's nephew demands swift anti-rape law in India
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's MP nephew Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday sought a "strong" anti-rape law that would deliver justice within 50 days in wake of the barbaric incident at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in the city.
He wrote on X-handle, “Over the past 10 days, while the nation has been protesting against the #RGKarMedicalcollege incident and demanding justice, 900 RAPES have occurred across different parts of India - DURING THE VERY TIME WHEN PEOPLE WERE ON THE STREETS PROTESTING AGAINST THIS HORRIBLE CRIME.”
Mr Banerjee observed, “Sadly, a lasting solution still remains largely undiscussed. With 90 RAPES REPORTED DAILY, 4 EVERY HOUR AND 1 EVERY 15 MINUTES - the urgency for a decisive action is clear. We need strong laws that mandate TRIALS & CONVICTIONS WITHIN 50 days, followed by the severest punishments, not just empty promises.”The TMC national general secretary added, “State governments must act and urgently push the Union for a comprehensive anti-rape law that ensures swift and strict justice. Anything less is merely symbolic and tragically ineffective. WAKE UP INDIA!”
Meanwhile, the CM also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a letter for a stringent anti-rape law which would complete trial in 15 days.
She wrote, “I wish to bring to your kind attention the regular and increasing occurrence of rape cases throughout the country and in many cases, rapes with murder are committed. According to the available data, it is horrifying to see that almost 90- cases of rapes occur daily throughout the country. This-shakes the confidence and conscience of the society and the nation. It is bounden duty for all of us to put an end to it so that the women feel safe and secure.”
Ms Banerjee added, “Such serious and sensitive issue needs to be addressed in a comprehensive manner through stringent central legislation prescribing exemplary punishment against the persons involved in such dastardly crimes. Setting up of Fast Track Special Courts for speedy trial in such cases should also be considered in the proposed legislation. To ensure quick justice, trial in such cases should preferably be completed within 15 days.”