TMC Calls for Debate on Crimes against Women after Gujarat BJP MLA Accused of Rape

By: WE Staff | Monday, 1 August 2022

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has called for a debate in both Houses of Parliament on Monday on the topic of crimes against women. The issue caught up speed owing to TMC targeting the government after a BJP MLA in Gujarat was accused of rape.

TMC LokSabha members Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and DolaSen and RajyaSabha MP Mausam Noor submitted notices for a discussion on the "need for prevention of crimes against women".

According to sources the TMC MPs sent the notices after Arjunsinh Chauhan, BJP MLA and Gujarat Rural Development Minister was accused of raping and illegally confining a woman.

In a tweet TMC MP MahuaMoitraquestioned the prime minister over the issue. "Lady raped & confined by BJP Guj MinisterArjunsinh for 5 yrs. Expecting Hon'ble @ombirlakota to hand mic to Oppn as SOON as he enters LS on Monday so we can ask PMji to MaafiMaango. Equality before law, Sir! Ominous silence from Drama Bahu brigade,” she tweeted.

Recently a controversy had broken out after Congress’ AdhirRanjan Chowdhury’s "Rashtrapatni" remark. He came under severe ire and had to render an unconditional apology to President DroupadiMurmu.