Mamata Banerjee Pushes for Stringent Rape Laws

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans to amend existing laws to ensure capital punishment for convicted rapists. She vowed to stage a protest if the governor delays the bill's approval. Additionally, Banerjee criticized the BJP for exploiting the death of a medical student and urged agitating doctors to return to work.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a new amendment to enforce capital punishment for convicted rapists, vowing zero tolerance towards rape.

If the state governor stalls the bill, Banerjee threatened to protest outside Raj Bhavan. The amendment will be discussed in a special assembly session next week.

Banerjee accused the BJP of politicizing the death of a medical student and urged striking doctors to return to work, emphasizing that their prolonged absence affects patient care.