BJP Unleashes Blistering Attack: Accuses Mamata Banerjee of 'Lying' About Durgapur Gang Rape Timing

A political firestorm has erupted in West Bengal, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of deliberately misleading the public regarding the timings of the horrific Durgapur gang rape incident. The contentious remarks center around the Chief Minister's assertion that the victim was found out at 12:30 AM, a claim the BJP vehemently refutes, presenting a starkly different timeline that raises serious questions about the state's handling of the sensitive case.

BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal spearheaded the assault, unequivocally stating that Mamata Banerjee had 'lied' about the sequence of events.

According to the BJP, their fact-finding team’s investigation and interactions with the victim’s family reveal that the minor girl was allegedly abducted at 9:30 PM, a full three hours before the time cited by the Chief Minister. This discrepancy is not merely a matter of timing; it cuts to the heart of accountability and transparency in a case that has shocked the state.

Tibrewal, articulating the BJP’s position, highlighted specific sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, underscoring the gravity of the crimes committed.

She pointed to sections 365 (kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person), 376 (rape), and 307 (attempt to murder) of the IPC, alongside relevant sections of the POCSO Act, emphasizing the severe legal implications of the alleged atrocities. The BJP's strong condemnation extends to demanding an inquiry not only into the gang rape itself but also into the Chief Minister's public statements and the conduct of the local police administration.

The opposition party has escalated its protest, demanding a comprehensive investigation into whether the police were involved in the alleged cover-up or misrepresentation of facts.

The incident has quickly transformed into a major political flashpoint, with the BJP seizing the opportunity to challenge the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government's narrative on law and order in West Bengal. The Durgapur gang rape case, therefore, is not just a tragic crime but has become a battleground for political supremacy, with each side presenting its version of the truth amidst a charged atmosphere.