BJP’s Sukanta Compared WB’s Law & Order to Sex Workers: TMC
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken strong exception to Union Minister and BJP leader Sukanta Majumder’s recent remarks, comparing the law and order situation in West Bengal to Sonagachi, one of the largest red-light districts in Kolkata. The TMC has accused Sukanta Majumder of having a “hate-fuelled mindset” that sees women as objects of abuse and insult, and the poor as tools to be exploited or mocked.
Majumder’s comments came during a public event, where he allegedly equated the law and order situation in West Bengal with the Sonagachi sex workers. The remarks sparked widespread outrage, with the TMC quick to condemn the Union Minister’s statement.
“We are shocked and appalled by Sukanta Majumder’s remarks,” said a TMC spokesperson. “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 condemn his remarks in the strongest possible terms and demand an apology from him.”
The TMC’s reaction comes as no surprise, given the party’s long-standing rivalry with the BJP. However, Majumder’s remarks have also drawn criticism from other quarters, with many terming them as “insensitive” and “disrespectful”.
“It’s unacceptable to compare the law and order situation in West Bengal to sex workers,” said a local resident. “The minister should focus on addressing the real issues facing the state, rather than making inflammatory remarks that only serve to divide the people.”
Majumder’s remarks have also drawn attention to the BJP’s track record on issues related to women’s empowerment and gender equality. Critics argue that the party’s actions and rhetoric often perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and undermine women’s rights.
“The BJP’s record on women’s empowerment is abysmal,” said a women’s rights activist. “From its handling of the Nirbhaya case to its attempts to dilute women’s rights, the party has consistently shown a lack of commitment to gender equality. Majumder’s remarks are just the latest example of this.”
In response to the controversy, the BJP has defended Majumder’s remarks, terming them as “misquoted” and “taken out of context”. However, the TMC and other opposition parties remain unconvinced, and are demanding a formal apology from the Union Minister.
The controversy surrounding Majumder’s remarks has also highlighted the ongoing political rivalry between the TMC and the BJP in West Bengal. The two parties have been locked in a bitter fight over the past few years, with the TMC accusing the BJP of using divisive rhetoric and communal politics to win votes.
“The BJP is trying to divide the people of West Bengal on communal and linguistic lines,” said a TMC spokesperson. “Majumder’s remarks are just the latest example of this. We will not let them succeed in their efforts to polarize the state.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Majumder’s remarks will impact the political landscape in West Bengal. One thing is clear, however: the TMC will not let the matter drop, and will continue to push for a formal apology from the Union Minister.
