Mamata Banerjee Visits Sandeshkhali Amid Sexual Harassment Row in TMC
Mamata Banerjee is set to visit Sandeshkhali today, her first trip to the region since allegations of sexual harassment involving local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders surfaced earlier this year.
Mamata Banerjee Visits Sandeshkhali Amid Sexual Harassment Row in TMC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to visit Sandeshkhali today, her first trip to the region since allegations of sexual harassment involving local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders surfaced earlier this year. The visit comes as part of a public distribution program, during which Banerjee will distribute certificates to beneficiaries of state welfare schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and Banglar Bari.
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Sandeshkhali has been embroiled in controversy since February, following accusations of sexual harassment and land-grabbing leveled against TMC functionaries. The issue sparked protests in the area, with several women alleging abuse by party leaders. However, the case took a turn when one of the accusers retracted her statement, claiming she had been coerced by BJP members into filing false complaints. The woman later sought police protection, citing threats and social ostracism.
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Mamata Banerjee’s visit is being seen as a strategic move to address grievances and reaffirm her government’s commitment to the welfare of the people. The event is expected to benefit nearly 20,000 residents, highlighting the TMC government’s focus on development in the region.
The controversy, however, has provided fodder for the opposition BJP, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari announcing a Jana Sanjog Yatra in Sandeshkhali a day after Banerjee’s visit. Adhikari has accused the TMC of shielding its leaders and failing to deliver justice to victims.
This visit marks an important moment for Mamata Banerjee, as she attempts to defuse tensions and rebuild trust among Sandeshkhali’s residents. Whether this outreach effort will be enough to turn the tide on the scandal remains to be seen, as political tensions in the area continue to simmer.
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