Kolkata Doctor Case: Modi Government Responds to Mamata Banerjee's Letter | Breaking News

In the Kolkata trainee doctor rape-murder case, the central government has responded to letters from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, has countered Banerjee's letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the West Bengal government of failing to establish 11 fast-track special courts as required. Devi also alleged that the state government has not implemented the women’s helpline facility. Devi's response highlights a clash between the central and state governments over the handling of sensitive cases. She pointed out that the central government had been proactive in addressing such issues, but West Bengal’s inaction on critical judicial and support infrastructure was undermining efforts to deliver justice. The central government’s critique aims to underscore perceived lapses in the state administration’s commitment to tackling serious crimes against women and improving legal support systems. This back-and-forth reflects ongoing tensions and challenges in managing high-profile criminal cases in West Bengal.