Trinamool’s ‘BJP States’ Counter On Mob Justice, BJP’s ‘Kangaroo Courtroom’ Jab

The Opposition has focused the Mamata Banerjee authorities over the Chopra mob justice case

Beneath hearth over the chilling incident of mob justice in north Bengal’s Chopra, the ruling Trinamool Congress has stated it has a zero tolerance coverage on such crimes and launched a counterstrike by drawing parallels with BJP-ruled states and the earlier CPM regime in Bengal.

“Trinamool Congress as a celebration and our authorities don’t assist what has occurred in Chopra. Police have registered a case suo motu and arrested the principle accused. The sufferer has been supplied police safety and if anybody else is concerned, he will not be spared,” stated Dr Santanu Sen, senior Trinamool chief and former Rajya Sabha MP.

Launching a counter-attack on rivals, the Left and the BJP, he stated many such incidents occurred when the CPM was in energy in Bengal. “However we by no means noticed a CPM chief come out and say it was flawed. Related incidents additionally hold taking place in BJP-ruled states. However we’ve by no means heard a BJP chief say it is flawed. This could solely occur in Bengal as a result of the Trinamool Congress has a zero tolerance coverage and we do not simply say it, however we do it,” he stated.

A surprising video wherein a person is seeing thrashing a lady and one other man in public as a crowd watches has triggered huge outrage and scathing criticism of the Mamata Banerjee authorities. The BJP and the CPM have focused the Trinamool authorities and drawn parallels between the state’s regulation and order state of affairs and a ‘kangaroo’ court docket.

The Opposition events have alleged that the principle accused, Tajemul, has hyperlinks with native Trinamool MLA Hamidur Rahman. The MLA has denied any reference to the accused. He has stated it was a village matter and never associated to the celebration.

The girl within the video, it’s learnt, had eloped with a person following an extramarital affair. The MLA described her as “characterless” whereas admitting that the “punishment was extreme”.

Predominant Opposition BJP has torn into the Trinamool Congress over the difficulty. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia informed the media right now that the West Bengal is now underneath “Taliban rule”. “Whether or not it’s Sandeshkhali or ballot violence or rape or homicide, it’s Mamata Banerjee’s duty. The state house ministry is underneath you and regulation and order has been razed, you could resign,” he stated.

Mr Bhatia stated the accused, Tajemul, is a Trinamool chief. “He’s a recurring offender. He believes in fast justice, kangaroo court docket justice and he calls it insaf sabha.”

CPM, too, has raised the matter strongly. CPM state secretary and former MP Mohammed Salim tweeted yesterday, “Not even #KangarooCourt! Abstract trial and punishment handed out by d @AITCofficial goon nicknamed JCB. Actually bulldozer justice at Chopra underneath @MamataOfficial rule.”

Mr Salim additionally stated the person who shot the video has now been ousted from his house. “Such is the TMC’s rule within the liberated zone of Chopra underneath the supervision of @WBPolice,” he stated. The CPM chief alleged that Tajemul can be an accused in a homicide of a Left chief.

In a swipe aimed toward each Trinamool and BJP, he stated that the “Suvendu mannequin” continues in Bengal. “Murderers stay at massive, travesty of justice continues in Bengal. Courtesy: @MamataOfficial & @abhishekaitc Continuation of @SuvenduWB mannequin,” he stated.