Sovana Mohanty, Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Women has criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her “girls should not be allowed to go out at night” remarks ahead of the commission’s visit to Durgapur on Monday to meet the family of the medical student who was allegedly gangraped.

Mohanty said that Banerjee does not feel the pain of the survivor and urged her to ensure safety for women in West Bengal.

“Let her speak. She does not feel the pain. We will hold counselling with the medical student. It is incorrect to say ‘Women should not go out at night.’ You should assure women (of safety),” Shovana Mohanty told ANI.

Mamata Banerjee made a shocking statement on Sunday, advising colleges not to allow girls to go outside at night after the alleged gangrape

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