Mamata demands Modi, Amit Shah resignations for failing to enact laws protecting women
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for the resignations of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and all chief ministers of states failing to enact effective laws protecting women.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Mamata Banerjee made these demands during the assembly session following the introduction of the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024. The bill aims to expedite investigations, ensure swift justice, and impose stricter penalties on offenders.
Addressing the assembly, she emphasised the need for social reforms to combat rape, describing it as a grave affront to humanity. She announced plans to establish a dedicated Aparajita Task Force within the police to expedite investigations once the bill is enacted.
Banerjee praised the bill as groundbreaking and a potential model for other states, highlighting its efforts to address shortcomings in existing central legislation concerning prompt and effective justice for victims and their families.
