Mamata Writes Second Letter to PM Modi, Requests Stringent Legislation on Rape

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writes second latter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying she had previously requested stringent central legislation for rape cases and exemplary punishment for perpetrators, but has received no response.

Banerjee, who wrote to Modi a few days ago on the issue following nationwide uproar over the rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, sought mandatory provision for time-bound disposal of cases of rape/rape and murder.

'I have written this letter to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India in connection with an earlier letter of mine to him. This is a second letter in that reference' wrote Mamata Banerjee on X

“You may kindly recall my letter No.44-CM dated August 22, 2024 (copy enclosed) regarding the need for stringent Central legislation on incidents of rape and meting out exemplary punishment to perpetrators of such crimes. No reply was received from your, end on such a sensitive issue,” writes Mamata Banerjee in her letter.

In the letter, Banerjee has also mentioned that 10 exclusive POCSO courts have been approved by the state government. In addition to this, 88 FTSCs and 62 POCSO designated courts are functioning throughout the state on complete state funding, monitoring and disposal of cases is completely in the hands of the courts.