West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continues to reveal where her true priorities lie—not with the people of Bengal, but with her own political survival. The horrific case of the rape and death of a female doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College lays bare the moral decay at the heart of this administration. While the victim’s family refused the paltry INR 10 lakhs offered as “compensation,” Banerjee decided to pour an astonishing INR 25 lakhs into the pockets of her high-profile lawyer, Kapil Sibal, to defend her government.
The Cost of Defending the Indefensible Mamata Banerjee
One would think that a leader elected to serve the people would prioritize justice for her citizens, especially in the face of such a heinous crime. But Mamata Banerjee seems more concerned with preserving her own image. By choosing to allocate an exorbitant amount of taxpayer money—25 lakhs to Kapil Sibal alone, with likely much more going to a battery of other lawyers—she makes her administration’s priorities crystal clear. For Mamata Banerjee, safeguarding her political throne takes precedence over securing justice for a victim and her grieving family.
A Slap in the Face to the Victim’s Family Mamata Banerjee
The audacity of this administration goes even further. After the victim’s family, still heartbroken from their tragic loss, refused the insulting compensation, Mamata’s response was as dismissive as it was heartless: “The girl is dead, take the money and stop protesting.” This isn’t just callous; it’s cruel. With this statement, Mamata Banerjee attempted to strong-arm a grieving family into silence, hoping that the nightmare they’re living through could be neatly brushed aside with a check.
The Machinery of Silence Mamata Banerjee
This case exposes the broader machinery of silence that Mamata Banerjee’s government has fine-tuned. Anyone who dares to speak out against her administration is met with either suppression or a buyout. By shelling out top dollar to lawyers like Kapil Sibal, Mamata sends a chilling message: in Bengal, the state’s power and prestige will always outweigh justice for its citizens.
What’s worse is the precedent this sets. If the Chief Minister can dismiss a case as horrific as this with a checkbook and a dismissive command, what hope is left for ordinary citizens seeking justice? The RG Kar case is a microcosm of the larger problem festering in West Bengal—a state where political expediency takes precedence over basic human decency.
Where is the Accountability?
Mamata Banerjee’s actions raise serious questions about accountability. Who is holding her responsible for this blatant misuse of public funds? Who is questioning her for her heartless treatment of a grieving family? The answer, it seems, is no one. The political machinery in Bengal has become so deeply entrenched in corruption and self-preservation that it leaves no room for duty to the people.
A State in Moral Crisis
West Bengal, under Mamata Banerjee’s rule, spirals further into moral crisis. The RG Kar rape case doesn’t just represent a tragic event but symbolizes a government that has lost its way. Mamata Banerjee’s decision to prioritize her legal defense over justice for the victim’s family is disgraceful, and her callous attitude towards the grieving family is unforgivable. This is not the leadership Bengal deserves, and it’s high time the people of this state demand better.
