‘We Need Action, Not Just Words’: Gujarat CM Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Women’s Safety

GG News Bureau
Gandhinagar, 6th Sept. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched a scathing attack at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake of the recent rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata. Patel emphasized that addressing women’s safety requires urgent action rather than mere rhetoric.

In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), Patel asserted that safety is a fundamental human right, not a political issue. He called for immediate and effective measures to ensure that women can live without fear.

“Mamta Didi, we need action, not just words. The POCSO Act and other laws for women’s safety are robust, but their impact depends on swift and fair action by local police. From investigation to conviction, timely justice is crucial,” Patel stated.

He provided examples from Gujarat to underline his point:

Surat’s Pandesara POCSO case: Chargesheet filed in 10 days, rapist sentenced to death in 22 days.
Puna police station case: Rapist sentenced to death in just 32 days.
A murder case of a 22-year-old daughter: Chargesheet filed in 9 days, justice served within 75 days, with the murderer sentenced to death.
Bhavnagar POCSO case: Chargesheet in 24 hours; justice served in 52 days.
Patel stressed that laws such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act are effective when implemented promptly. He urged for no more delays or excuses, advocating for a collective responsibility to ensure women’s safety.

Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, supported Patel’s stance, highlighting the state’s proactive measures and stringent laws that have led to swift justice for victims. Sanghavi emphasized that the Gujarat government has set a precedent by punishing offenders and ensuring prompt action.

The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, has faced significant backlash following the tragic incident at R G Kar hospital in Kolkata. In response, the state assembly recently enacted a law imposing stringent punishments for rape convicts, reflecting growing national concern over women’s safety.