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The tragic death of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has sparked a political storm, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding answers from the West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee. The BJP, through its MP Sambit Patra, alleges a cover-up attempt surrounding the circumstances of the alleged rape and murder of the young doctor. The core of the BJP's accusations revolves around alleged attempts to bribe the victim's family and pressure them into cremating the body, without a proper investigation, possibly to obscure evidence.
Patra, in a press conference, pointed to the victim's father's statements, emphasizing his refusal of money offered by the District Collector. The father, in the midst of his grief, expressed that he was coerced into cremating his daughter's body, despite his desire to keep it for a while. The BJP is using these allegations to paint a picture of a government attempting to suppress evidence and shield itself from scrutiny. This strategy is likely aimed at further polarizing the political landscape in West Bengal, where the BJP is actively trying to gain a foothold.
The family's accounts of their treatment by the authorities further fuel the BJP's narrative. The claim that they were kept waiting for hours and pressured to sign a blank paper adds to the suspicion of manipulation and intimidation. This incident, along with the allegations of bribe offers, raises serious concerns about the handling of the case by the West Bengal government. The BJP is using these concerns to position itself as a champion of justice and transparency, hoping to gain public sympathy and capitalize on the public outcry surrounding the tragic case.
Source: ‘Why was money offered?’: BJP demands answers in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case