Kolkata:A day after the video of naked parade of two women in Manipur surfaced, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the TMC's Martyrs' Day programme in Kolkata alleging that BJP's 'Beti Bachao' (Save the Daughter) campaign has transformed into 'Beti Jalao' (Burn the Daughter) due to the ongoing violence in Manipur.
Mamata Banerjee did not hold back as she lashed out at the ruling party, questioning their commitment to their own campaign slogans. She pointed to the distressing situation in Manipur, where the state was grappling with violent incidents. She criticized the release of accused individuals on bail in cases involving crimes against women, highlighting the lack of justice for victims like Bilkis Bano and the wrestler (Brij Bhushan Singh). She passionately called for the women of the country to unite against such injustices and vowed that they would be instrumental in removing the BJP from power in the upcoming elections.
The Manipur issue, which had garnered nationwide outrage, was centred around a viral video that surfaced on May 4. The video depicted the deplorable act of two tribal women being paraded naked, prompting widespread condemnation. The BJP-led government in Manipur faced intense scrutiny from the Opposition, with demands for Chief Minister N Biren Singh's resignation.
Mamata Banerjee took the opportunity to rally support for her cause, appealing to all the Chief Ministers in the 'INDIA' alliance to visit Manipur collectively. She emphasized that the North Eastern sisters were not just Manipur's concern but the concern of the entire nation. The 'INDIA' alliance, a joint effort by the Opposition parties, was established during a meeting in Bengaluru, where it was decided that all protests against the Central government would be carried out under this banner.