It appears that the Mamata government’s decision has not only backfired, but has led to a chain reaction that has been horrendous in the ministerial-led space. (PTI)
The sudden cancellation of the derby due to security concerns and anticipation of chaos has put the West Bengal Police at greater risk, showing the force is unable to deal with the crisis.
Derby Mohun Bagan vs. The canceled East Bengal has created a fresh row in Kolkata against the backdrop of protests against the rape-murder of a young doctor, with even Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders suggesting that the move could send the wrong signal. for citizens who love football. The decision has emerged as a new flash point between protesters and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s administration, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) described it as one of the measures that could be the “death knell” for the state government.
With fans of bitter rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal taking to the streets together to protest against the rape-murder at the state-run RG Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata witnessed an unprecedented scene on Sunday, the first derby day of the season. it was supposed to be played at Salt Lake Stadium. One thing is clear: it’s not just about football anymore.
The cancellation, according to political rivals and critics of the TMC, was the latest in a series of what they described as miscalculations during the ongoing demonstrations – from the transfer of 42 doctors, including some who participated in the protests, to the reversal of the order midway. hot debate and alleged favorable treatment former controversial principal RG Kar Hospital.
Each move has fueled a new debate, giving new ammunition to protesters and the TMC’s political rivals and increasing pressure on India’s only female minister, who also insists on transparency and accuses the Left and the BJP of politicizing the protests and causing trouble. But it appears that the Mamata government’s recent decision has not only backfired but also triggered a chain reaction of horror.
Canceled matches & canceled Faith
In West Bengal, football is not just an emotion, people consider it a religion. The sudden cancellation of the derby due to security concerns and anticipation of chaos has put the West Bengal Police at greater risk, showing the force is unable to deal with the crisis.
Fans, already on the sidelines, look at it as more than just a distraction from sports – they see it as a symbol of unnecessary government intervention. He asked how the same police, who said they did not have enough personnel to secure the match venue, only had enough personnel deployed for Sunday’s demonstration outside the stadium. As protests mounted and emotions ran high, TMC critics were quick to link the decision to a wider narrative of the government losing control and making hasty decisions only to destabilize the situation.
Faster to the sand
Over the past decade, Bengal’s handling of incidents of crimes against women has been marked by controversy. The investigative record has also been bleak. But these incidents never affected Banerjee’s electoral fortunes.
In 2012, when an Anglo-Indian woman admitted gangrap in the posh Park Street area, Mamata Banerjee’s government was a year old. He initially dismissed the incident as “sajano ghotona” (a fabricated incident), undermining the gravity of the crime and attracting attention from certain parties. However, a team of senior police officers, led by Indian Police (IPS) officers, however stood up and investigated. The main accused, believed to be related to influential TMC leaders, was arrested four years after the incident. The female IPS officer was then lined up.
Critics say the 2013 Kamduni gangrape and murder case further exposed the country’s record in handling crimes against women, with the accused seeking bail, even as the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) failed to build a strong case – leaving the victim’s family without justice. In the Sandeshkhali case earlier this year, the Mamata administration took nearly two months to arrest Shahjahan Sheikh, now a former TMC leader, despite widespread protests. One of the last MPs, an actor-turned-politician, threatened to use rape as a political tool and warned that he would release party men to women who aided the enemy.
Banerjee’s frequent victimization and labeling of rape cases and protests as “politically motivated” shows a pattern of negligence and disregard for women’s safety, according to her opponents. Critics also say that the repeated failure to act quickly and decisively in the case underscores a broader problem of indifference to women’s rights and security in West Bengal, although the chief minister insists that the allegations are intended to defame him and refer to some women. -his centrist scheme has been unveiled.
