"'How Did She Come Out At 12:30 AM': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's Durgapur Gangrape Comment Sparks Criticism"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28pm on 12 Oct 2025,Sunday Politics

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced criticism after commenting on the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur. She said, “How did she come out at 12:30 AM?” and suggested colleges should restrict women from going out at night. The incident involved a second-year student from Odisha, who was reportedly attacked while stepping out with a classmate. Three accused have been arrested, and the survivor is in stable condition. Mamata added that rape cases must be condemned everywhere. Opposition leaders called her remarks insensitive, accusing her of shifting blame onto the victim instead of focusing on the perpetrators. (PC: News18)

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