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'This would not have happened if ... ': After Kaliyan Banerjee, TMC's Madan Mitra stirs row; blames victim in Kolkata gang-rape case

IndiaTimes Saturday, 28 June 2025 ()
TMC leader Madan Mitra sparked outrage by seemingly blaming the victim in the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, suggesting she shouldn't have gone to the college when it was closed. His remarks drew strong condemnation amid public anger over the incident, which has triggered political backlash and comparisons to past failures. Opposition parties demand accountability and justice.
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