Trinamool Leaders Face Suspension, Backlash for Issuing Threats Amid R.G. Kar Protests After Mamata’s ‘Hiss’ Comment

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:58pm on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday Politics

As protests over the rape and murder at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College intensify, Trinamool Congress leaders face backlash for threats and derogatory remarks against protesters. Following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's advice to “hiss” at opponents, leaders like Atish Sarkar issued threats, leading to his suspension. Kanchan Mullick and Udayan Guha also sparked controversy with inflammatory comments, while MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar apologized for a demeaning remark about female doctors. Trinamool MLA Lovely Maitra, echoing Mamata’s words, vowed "revenge" in 2024. The ongoing controversy adds fuel to the protests demanding police action and justice.

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