Kolkata: On Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated the foundation day of the Trinamool Congress’ student wing TMCP to the memory of a woman doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital who was raped and murdered earlier this month.
“Today, I dedicate Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to our sister, whom we mourned the tragic loss of at RG Kar Hospital a few days ago. And please, our heartfelt condolences to the family of the sister who was brutally tortured to death and seeking speedy justice, as well as to all the women of all ages across India who have been subjected to such inhumane acts. Sorry,” the Chief Minister said in a message posted on her official X handle in the morning.
According to her, because students and youths play an important social role, it is the responsibility of student society to spread the dream of new beginnings by keeping society and culture alive and motivating everyone around with the optimistic vows of a brighter tomorrow.
“My appeal to all of them today, be encouraged in this effort, stay committed. My dear students, stay well, stay healthy, stay committed to a bright future,’ the message read.
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A mega programme is scheduled for Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon to mark the occasion of Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad’s foundation day.
The Chief Minister herself is slated to address a gathering on the occasion. The programme coincides with the 12-hour general strike convened by the BJP condemning police action on the protesters participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ (March to Bengal Secretariat) rally on Tuesday condemning the rape and murder case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has already taken charge of the investigation of the matter following an order from the Calcutta High Court. The central agency is also conducting a parallel probe on the financial irregularities in R.G. Kar, which many have claimed have some links with the gruesome rape and murder.
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–IANS
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