BJP Calls for Strike Over Doctor's Murder

West Bengal's government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is set to introduce a new Bill mandating the death penalty for rape, following the recent rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata. The Bill has received cabinet approval and will be tabled in the state assembly next week. Banerjee's strong stance has sparked both support and backlash, with the BJP demanding her resignation over comments perceived as inciting violence. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has called on the central government to implement a time-bound anti-rape law, threatening a major protest movement if it fails to do so. The BJP has intensified its protests, organizing a 12-hour strike in Kolkata to demand swift action and justice for the victim, leading to clashes with the police. This ongoing political and public unrest highlights the urgent call for tougher laws and better enforcement to protect women in India.