BJP’s Sukanta compared WB’s law & order to sex workers: TMC
In a shocking and derogatory remark, Union Minister and BJP leader Sukanta Majumder has sparked outrage by comparing the law and order situation in West Bengal to the sex workers in Sonagachi, Kolkata’s infamous red-light district. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has strongly condemned the remark, calling it an “ugly, hate-fuelled mindset” that objectifies women and the poor.
According to reports, Sukanta Majumder made the remark during a public rally in Kolkata, where he claimed that the law and order situation in West Bengal was as “bad as the Sonagachi sex workers”. The comment has been widely criticized on social media, with many calling it derogatory and offensive.
The TMC, which is the ruling party in West Bengal, has taken strong exception to the remark. In a tweet, the party posted: “Behind all their slogans lies an ugly, hate-fuelled mindset that sees women as objects of abuse and insult and the poor as tools to be exploited or mocked. We will not tolerate such disrespect and vandalism against the people of Bengal.”
The TMC’s reaction is not surprising, given the sensitive nature of the remark. Sonagachi is one of the largest and most infamous red-light districts in Asia, and any comparison between it and the law and order situation in West Bengal is likely to be seen as derogatory and offensive.
Sukanta Majumder’s remark has also sparked outrage among women’s rights activists and civil society groups, who have called for him to apologize for his comment. “This is a clear example of gender-based violence and it’s unacceptable that a minister can make such a remark without facing any consequences,” said a spokesperson for the Bengali women’s rights group, Mahila Samakhya.
The BJP, on the other hand, has defended Sukanta Majumder’s remark, saying that it was meant to highlight the “lawlessness” in West Bengal. “The minister was simply pointing out the lawlessness in the state and how it’s affecting the people,” said a BJP spokesperson. “We don’t see anything wrong with his remark.”
However, many have pointed out that the remark is not only derogatory but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women who work in the sex trade. “It’s not just about the language used, but about the attitude and mindset behind it,” said a social worker who has worked with sex workers in Sonagachi. “Sex workers are not objects of shame or insult, but human beings who deserve respect and dignity.”
The controversy surrounding Sukanta Majumder’s remark has also raised questions about the BJP’s approach to women’s rights and gender issues. The party has been accused of being hostile to women’s rights and gender justice, and this remark is seen as further evidence of its lack of commitment to these issues.
In conclusion, Sukanta Majumder’s remark comparing West Bengal’s law and order situation to Sonagachi sex workers is a clear example of gender-based violence and objectification. The TMC and civil society groups are right to condemn the remark, and the BJP should take immediate action to apologize and distance itself from Sukanta Majumder’s comment.
