Despite all-night street protests across West Bengal against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata, hopes of citizens looking for a swift resolution and justice at Supreme Court on Monday hearing were dashed. The resentment surged even more when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made "insensitive comments" in the afternoon.
At a press conference in the afternoon, the Chief Minister said: "One month has elapsed since the murder. The Durga Puja is just 30 days away, return to the festivities," Mamata said, sparking resentment among citizens.
The mother of the murdered doctor reacted, saying: "Would the Chief Minister have said the same thing, if someone in her family had been killed in such a manner?"
The mother of the murdered doctor also contradicted the Chief Minister's claim that no money was offered to the victim's family.
She asserted that Mamata Banerjee herself offered money to the family, as did the DC (North). The BJP also criticised the Chief Minister for her comments.
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