The situation in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, has escalated with reports of socio-economic and sexual exploitation emerging, leading to widespread criticism and concern. Women in the area have come forward with allegations, which have been dismissed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, but corroborated by ground reports. Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, visiting the area, described the situation as 'seriously bad' and 'horrific,' highlighting a state of 'complete lawlessness.' The High Court has questioned the state's handling of the situation, emphasizing that '1 Man Can't Hold All To Ransom.' Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Anurag Thakur have also criticized the West Bengal government's response, with Sarma noting the arrest of journalists attempting to report the reality. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes have taken cognizance of the situation, with the latter scheduling a visit to Sandeshkhali. Amidst these developments, the opposition's silence, particularly from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has been questioned by BJP leaders, who accuse the INDIA Alliance of ignoring the plight of the victims for votes.
VIDEO | Ananta Nayak, Vice Chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, visits West Bengal's unrest-hit #Sandeshkhali. (Source: Third Party) (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/aehjoCDwIQ
#WATCH | West Bengal: A team of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes reaches Sandeshkhali https://t.co/kEq10MlDxB
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: A team of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes leaves for Sandeshkhali https://t.co/2ZjsdYu1Ur
"Waiting For Day When Sheikh Shahjahan Is Arrested": Bengal Governor On Sandeshkhali Row https://t.co/Wguu1P7UZg https://t.co/IbIIx6Rao0
"Trinamool Government Has Surpassed CPM's Rule In Atrocities": BJP on Sandeshkhali https://t.co/eNZ2SgVj8a https://t.co/rt49qe8C9z
#NewsNight | BJP slams Mamata Govt. over #Sandeshkhali incident @Rituvermaddnews https://t.co/j3wRruTiUl
NHRC Notice to West Bengal Govt on Sandeshkhali Violence, Seeks Report on Human Rights Violations https://t.co/bMIP9OMlNv
"Conscience Shocked": Human Rights Panel To Send Team To Bengal's Sandeshkhali https://t.co/5Bc6YuNVxw https://t.co/XKIC6iER9y
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Demands Report on Sandeshkhali, Visit Scheduled for Tomorrow https://t.co/OmCfZnw0KT
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of media reports on unabated human rights violations due to continued violence in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal: NHRC https://t.co/UGa7ACD6KE
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made an objectionable statement about the youth of Kashi: 'Is the youth of UP drunk?' Watch the detailed discussion on '5 ki Panchayat' Join Now: https://t.co/KfWuwXQAUe #5kiPanchayat |… https://t.co/KwRW2OQGkp
VIDEO | Here's what UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) said on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remark about youth of UP. "The way Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has disrespected youth of Uttar Pradesh...in 2019, the people of Amethi gave him a befitting reply and in… https://t.co/0Idhi3E02D
#BJP today questioned the silence of opposition parties on the #Sandeshkhali incident in West Bengal. party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad says, Congress Rahul Gandhi, who speaks on every subject, is also silent on this incident. He asked that if the parties don't have even the…
#WATCH | On INDIA Alliance over Sandeskhali, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "For votes. Women were raped there, still they (INDIA Alliance leaders) are silent. This is their level regarding women and respect for women." https://t.co/YhNx78dDGj
#WATCH | On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statement, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "This is very painful. When will Rahul Gandhi learn? How did he say that the youth in UP are always drunk and intoxicated? What kind of a language is this?...Is he there just to insult people?...I… https://t.co/fSIsFQswx9 https://t.co/n28I0gYwtX
#WATCH | BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "Sandeskhali issue is serious...What is emerging about the blatant assault, humiliating treatment and sexual assault of women is a shame on our society and democracy. Mamata Banerjee is still defending it. Why?...One journalist was also… https://t.co/tHY4myjCoR
#RahulGandhi sparked a row after he said he saw drunk people lying on the road in #Varanasi, the constituency represented by PM #Modi. Union Minister #SmritiIrani hit back at Gandhi for his 'objectionable comments' https://t.co/H7hBtlBdgP
#WATCH | Kolkata: West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya says, "Today Bengal Opposition leaders and others had gone to Sandeshkhali according to the order of the High Court. The High Court had said that you can go there (Sandeshkhali) but do not make statements that… https://t.co/x8BeB5eGan
Union Minister Anurag Thakur Criticizes West Bengal Government Over Sandeshkhali Issue https://t.co/ODdq8yfeLv
#DoTook | Why Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan not arrested yet? Listen to TMC supporter Sofia Khan. Link👉https://t.co/w0roeh12Oj #AshokShrivastav | @CharuPragya | @inc_averma | @sofiakh66674850 https://t.co/8uuIFYhTqF
#WATCH | Union Minister Smriti Irani says, "Rahul Gandhi's remark shows how much venom he has in his mind for Uttar Pradesh. He made objectionable comments against voters of UP in Wayanad. He rejected the invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple. Today, he has… https://t.co/YVCTMsJaVt
VIDEO | Here’s what Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) said on #Sandeshkhali incident. “The incidents happening in Sandeshkhali are unimaginable for the people of India. The government carrying these atrocities won’t last for long.” https://t.co/JDhSsveHnJ
#WATCH | Maharashtra: On the Sandeshkhali incident, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "The condition of Bengal is very bad, the journalists there who are trying to show the reality are also being arrested. The incident that happened in Sandeshkhali, one cannot even… https://t.co/1cBkc5pcca
#5KiPanchayat | Watch heated debate between NCW former member and TMC leader over Sandeshkhali Violence! Link👉https://t.co/akJAe2UrGy @RheemaParashar | @jainniti | @JawwadSyed32 https://t.co/7gj098CaQU
#5KiPanchayat | Why Sandeshkhali accused Sheikh Shahjahan not arrested yet? Listen to TMC leader Rajiv Tiwari. Watch here👉https://t.co/akJAe2UrGy @RheemaParashar | @jainniti | @JawwadSyed32 https://t.co/3NtWyHCK6s
STORY | Situation horrific in #Sandeshkhali, there is complete lawlessness: Suvendu Adhikari READ: https://t.co/1j0SHdvnMp (PTI Photo) https://t.co/JSz2fnUJNj
'1 Man Can't Hold All To Ransom': High Court Grills Bengal On Sandeshkhali https://t.co/PnJvr1gVnP https://t.co/Us7Wwnomlt
VIDEO | Here's what senior BJP leader and LoP in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) said as he visited unrest-hit Sandeshkhali. "The situation is seriously bad here," he said. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/I6J1I61X6j
Women in #Sandeshkhali have come out with horrific allegations of socio-economic and sexual exploitation. These have been trashed by Mamata Banerjee. However, the harrowing accounts from the ground demolish the Trinamool supremo's claims https://t.co/oktYyMRhFn