'TMC Goons Abduct Women Every Night...': BJP Lambasts Bengal Govt Over Sandeshkhali Case

New Delhi: Republic TV's recent investigation has shed light on the harrowing experiences of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, allegedly subjected to harassment and torture by leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Citing the report, Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, on Monday highlighted the plight of women from marginalized communities, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and farming communities, who recounted chilling accounts of abuse. 

According to the testimonies shared with journalists, TMC members would intrude into homes, assessing the physical appearance and age of women. Disturbingly, women reported that TMC workers informed their husbands that they would have no rights over them and threatened them with violence if they resisted.

"The women of Sandeshkhali have spoken out, detailing how they were targeted based on their marital status and religious identity," stated Smriti Irani. 

"The alleged systematic abuse and exploitation of Hindu married women by TMC members cannot be put into words,” said the Union Minister. 

Smriti Irani questions whereabouts of Sheikh Shah Jahan

Smriti Irani also questioned the whereabouts of Sheikh Shah Jahan, a name linked to the alleged mass rape of Bengali Hindu women. 

She urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to address the accusations and ensure justice for the victims.

Smriti Irani condemned imposition of Section 144 in Sandeshkhali 

Furthermore, Irani condemned the imposition of Section 144 in Sandeshkhali, restricting women from speaking out and silencing media voices advocating for their rights. 

"Mamata Banerjee, you have sacrificed the dignity of these individuals for political gain," Irani asserted.