Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi called for "Centre's intervention" in West Bengal on Saturday, citing the deteriorating law and order situation following a doctor's rape and murder. He criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her administration's "failure" to control the violence against the protestors who were rallying against the heinous crime.
Manjhi, a former Chief Minister of Bihar, questioned Banerjee’s decision to lead a procession herself, stating, "It was absurd that Banerjee chose to take out a procession herself yesterday. The entire administration is under her control. Against whom was she staging a protest?"
Banerjee, who leads the Trinamool Congress, had organized a procession calling for the death penalty for the accused, whose case was transferred to the CBI a week ago following a Calcutta High Court ruling.
Manjhi argued that "the recent turn of events makes it clear that Banerjee is not able to ensure law and order in West Bengal. The state needs the Centre's intervention." He did not provide additional details but aligned his stance with the BJP’s call for the imposition of president’s rule in West Bengal, which is the principal opposition party in the state and a major component of the NDA.
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