In West Bengal, allegations of sexual exploitation and assault by Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters in Sandeshkhali have sparked widespread controversy and protests. The Calcutta High Court and women's commissions have taken note of the accusations. BJP leaders, including Gaurav Bhatia and Shehzad Poonawalla, have criticized Mamata Banerjee's silence on the issue, accusing her of indifference and alleging a shift in TMC's ethos towards a 'Taliban mindset' characterized by violence and oppression, with references to 'bomb, bandh, and balatkaris'. A BJP delegation led by Suvendu Adhikari, protesting the suspension of BJP leaders from the Assembly, was stopped en route to Sandeshkhali, highlighting the tense situation. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations, claiming a 'big expose' on the BJP's PR campaign against them, and refuting claims related to Shahjahan Sheikh's involvement and TMC goons' actions.
VIDEO | "You (Mamata Banerjee) need Sheikh Shahjahan for funding for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, we know it. Your time is up. You could have taken action, but you remained silent, and now you want to silence us," says BJP leader Agnimitra Paul as a delegation of BJP MLAs… https://t.co/zsCRHJDqOc
The #TrinamoolCongress rejected allegations of rape and sexual exploitation against its leaders in #WestBengal's #Sandeshkhali. Instead, it posted a tape of a conversation and claimed a "big expose" on the #BJP's "PR campaign" https://t.co/FWS56nGwRh
VIDEO | A delegation of West Bengal BJP MLAs, led by LoP Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) stopped at Rampur. The MLAs were on their way to #Sandeshkhali, which has been rocked by protests over allegations of sexual assault of women by TMC supporters. https://t.co/kIpNm4EvWU
#WATCH | West Bengal Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari and other party leaders hold protest against suspension of BJP leaders from Assembly, in Kolkata https://t.co/YwSACHWFPS
#WATCH | BJP National Spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla says, "TMC has become from Trinamool Congress to Taliban mindset and culture. Maa, Mati and Manush have been replaced with bomb, bandh and balatkaris. Shahjahan Sheikh who has run a systematic sexual exploitation racket of… https://t.co/we632BL8VB
West Bengal has become a ground of oppression and exploitation. Our sisters are being raped, but Mamata Banerjee is standing as a mute spectator! Mamata's mouth is shut with 'tape' of TMC goons. - Shri @gauravbhatiabjp Watch the full video: https://t.co/lko1pGkGZa https://t.co/5qStjg8kuI
VIDEO | "Questions will be asked from Mamata Banerjee - why do you hate Hindus, tribals and backward people? Your goons are exploiting people and you are silent," says BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia (@gauravbhatiabjp) during a press conference in Delhi. (Full video available on PTI… https://t.co/02LtpiGDh4
Women have spoken out against the sexual exploitation by Trinamool leaders in West Bengal's #Sandeshkhali. The Calcutta High Court and women's commissions too have taken note ✍️@SushimMukul https://t.co/b7PQQ4DeCN