Mahua Moitra denies Bengal govt cover-up in doctor rape-murder case
criticises BJP over 'gungi-gudiya' remark
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has dismissed allegations of a cover-up in the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. In a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Moitra defended the West Bengal government's actions and responded to BJP’s criticism of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other female representatives.
Moitra emphasized that there is no systematic cover-up, stating, "The story that the state government and elected representatives are involved in a cover-up is absolutely false." She added that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was out of Kolkata at the time, had contacted the victim’s family and visited them within 12 hours of her return.
The TMC MP also slammed BJP leaders for calling Mamata Banerjee and other female MPs "Gungi Gudiya" (mute dolls), pointing out that Mamata Banerjee has always stood for women’s causes and that the political narrative is unjust.
Moitra expressed grief over the tragic incident and acknowledged the public's fear and anger, noting that it is important to separate facts from propaganda. Meanwhile, protests continue across the country, with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) announcing a 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential services on August 17 in solidarity with the victim.
The police have arrested the prime suspect based on CCTV footage, and 19 individuals have been taken into custody following vandalism at the hospital premises. The CBI is leading the investigation.
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Sengottaiyan secures historic 10th victory in Gobichettipalayam assembly constituency
Gobichettipalayam (Tamil Nadu) (PTI): In a historic 10th win, veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan clinched the Gobichettipalayam seat in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Contesting for the first time under actor Vijay’s TVK, the 78-year-old secured approximately 71,380 votes, defeating DMK’s N Nallasivam by a margin of nearly 13,000 votes.
This win marks Sengottaiyan’s 10th consecutive victory in the constituency, cementing his status as an immovable force in the region despite his high-profile exit from the AIADMK in late 2025.
His success was a cornerstone for the TVK, which emerged as a formidable force across the state. Supporters celebrated the win as a testament to Sengottaiyan’s personal influence, which successfully transitioned from his former Dravidian home to the newly formed TVK.
