‘Girls Should Not Be Allowed To Go Outside At Night’: Mamata Banerjee’s Shocker On Durgapur Gangrape

‘Girls Should Not Be Allowed To Go Outside At Night’: Mamata Banerjee’s Shocker On Durgapur Gangrape West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stirred controversy with her remarks following the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student in Durgapur. Questioning how the student left her private college campus late at night, Banerjee said private institutions must take responsibility for students and the “night culture.” She described the incident as “shocking” and added that Bengal police were taking necessary action. Her comments sparked outrage, with the BJP accusing her of victim shaming. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari slammed Banerjee, saying she implied women should not go out at night and must ensure their own safety. Banerjee also brought up rape cases in Odisha, questioning