BJP’s Sukanta Compared WB’s Law & Order to Sex Workers: TMC
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken strong exception to a recent statement made by Union Minister and BJP leader Sukanta Majumder, who compared the law and order situation in West Bengal to Sonagachi, one of the largest red-light districts in Kolkata. The TMC has accused Majumder of having an “ugly, hate-fuelled mindset” that sees women as objects of abuse and insult, and the poor as tools to be exploited or mocked.
In a social media post, the TMC wrote, “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.” The party has demanded an apology from Majumder for his remarks, which they claim are not only derogatory but also perpetuate harmful stereotypes about sex workers.
Majumder’s comments were made during a public rally in Kolkata, where he alleged that the law and order situation in West Bengal was akin to the Sonagachi sex workers’ red-light district. He claimed that the state’s law and order situation was so bad that it was “not much different” from the sex workers’ area.
The TMC has slammed Majumder’s comments as “misogynistic” and “vulgar”, and has accused him of trying to tarnish the image of West Bengal and its people. The party has also claimed that Majumder’s remarks are a reflection of the BJP’s true nature, which is “anti-women” and “anti-poor”.
The TMC’s reaction to Majumder’s comments is not surprising, given the party’s long history of opposing the BJP and its ideology. However, the party’s criticism of Majumder’s remarks has also been welcomed by many in the city, who see Majumder’s comments as a personal attack on the dignity of sex workers and women in general.
Sex workers’ rights activists have also condemned Majumder’s comments, saying that they perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmatize sex workers. They have demanded that Majumder apologize for his remarks and that the government take steps to protect the rights of sex workers.
The controversy surrounding Majumder’s comments has also sparked a debate about the law and order situation in West Bengal. While the TMC has claimed that the state’s law and order situation is under control, the BJP has been critical of the state government’s handling of the issue.
The law and order situation in West Bengal has been a contentious issue in recent years, with the state government facing criticism for its handling of crimes and protests. However, the state government has maintained that it is taking all necessary steps to maintain law and order in the state.
In conclusion, Sukanta Majumder’s comments comparing the law and order situation in West Bengal to Sonagachi sex workers have sparked a heated controversy, with the TMC and sex workers’ rights activists condemning his remarks as derogatory and harmful. The controversy has also highlighted the need for greater understanding and empathy towards sex workers and women in general.
