Trinamool Congress Urges Presidential Action on Aparajita Women and Child Bill

A delegation of Trinamool Congress MPs urged President Droupadi Murmu to expedite the Aparajita Women and Child Bill, 2024. The Bill, which seeks capital punishment for certain rape cases, was passed unanimously by the West Bengal Assembly and is awaiting presidential assent after being reserved by Governor CV Ananda Bose.

A delegation from the Trinamool Congress, including prominent leaders like Derek O'Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, met with President Droupadi Murmu to expedite the Aparajita Women and Child Bill, 2024. This Bill was passed by the West Bengal Assembly and seeks immediate presidential assent.

The Bill mandates capital punishment for rape convicts resulting in a victim's death or vegetative state, and life imprisonment without parole for others. The legislation, introduced following significant protests in West Bengal, aims for faster judicial processes and completion of investigations within 21 days.

The delegation, which felt assured by the President's response, emphasized the Bill's significance in deterring heinous crimes and restoring public trust. The West Bengal Governor previously reserved the Bill for the President's consideration, heightening its importance on the national stage.