Kolkata: The Opposition BJP on Monday launched a six-day sit-in at Durgapur in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district to protest the alleged gang rape of a medical student of a private college in the industrial city.
The dharna was launched by the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, in the City Centre area.
Launching a sharp attack from the protest stage, Adhikari said, “We failed to protect our sister from Odisha and the CM of this state asks women to figure out their own protection.”
“Kolkata HC has given us permission for a seven-day Dharna. We will start it from tomorrow…We welcome their verdict… There is no democracy here; the police cannot stop firing but only stop the BJP’s protest. The police can arrest BJP leaders but not the accused,” said Majumdar while speaking to reporters.
