Union Minister and West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday moved the Calcutta High Court, alleging repeated detentions by the state police in recent weeks and claiming that his constitutional rights have been infringed.
His legal step follows what he called a series of unjustified restrictions imposed during political activities.
“3 Detentions In A Month”
Speaking to reporters outside the court, Majumdar recounted being detained three times in June alone, with the latest instance on June 28 when he had to spend the night at Lalbazar police station.
“I’ve been stopped three times in one month—on June 12 in Kalighat, June 20 on my way to a citizen’s home, and again on June 28 during a peaceful protest,” he said.
“This is a direct violation of the rights guaranteed to every citizen under the Constitution.”
The BJP leader stressed that his court appeal aims to uphold democratic freedoms, particularly the right to protest and move freely.
Sharp Criticism Over Law College Rape Case
Majumdar also launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government over the alleged gang rape of a law student on a Kolkata college campus. He questioned the administration’s seriousness in handling crimes against women and pointed to what he called a dismissive attitude by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
“How can a student be raped on a college campus and the Chief Minister call it a ‘minor incident’? This reflects how little the government values women’s safety,” he said.
He accused the state of failing to ensure even basic security within educational institutions, raising concerns about broader systemic lapses in law enforcement.
Pattern Of Neglect, Claims Majumdar
Citing similar recent cases—including the RG Kar Medical College incident and the rape and murder of a differently-abled girl in Barrackpore—Majumdar said there is a disturbing trend of repeated crimes against women in the state.
“In just eight months, we’ve seen multiple brutal crimes. The administration remains indifferent. Despite being a woman herself, the Chief Minister has not acted decisively,” he said.
“Police Have Become Political Cadres”
Majumdar also accused the West Bengal Police of functioning as an arm of the ruling party rather than as an independent law enforcement body.
“What we’re seeing now is a complete erosion of democracy. The police are no longer neutral—they’ve turned into cadres of the TMC,” he alleged.
Legal Action Marks New Political Flashpoint
Majumdar’s legal challenge marks a fresh escalation in the ongoing political confrontation between the BJP and TMC. With local body elections on the horizon and rising public concern over women’s safety, his petition could spark wider debate on civil liberties and governance in West Bengal.
The Calcutta High Court is expected to take up the matter shortly.
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