National, April 25: The Trinamool Congress on April 24 launched a strong rebuttal to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on women’s safety in West Bengal, shifting focus to law and order concerns in Manipur and Delhi.
Party leader and Shyampukur candidate Shashi Panja questioned the Centre’s position, asking what precedent was being set in regions governed or administered by the BJP where incidents of crime against women continue to be reported.
Speaking at a press conference, Panja drew comparisons with Manipur, referring to the scale of central force deployment during the state’s prolonged unrest. She noted that the level of security personnel deployed in West Bengal during elections was significantly lower than that in Manipur during periods of heightened tension.
“The Union Home Minister says women will be safe in Bengal even at 2 am. But what example are they showing in Delhi and Manipur?” she said, raising questions over the Centre’s handling of law and order.
The party also amplified its criticism on social media, asserting that responsibility for safety in the national capital rests directly with the Union Home Ministry. It further alleged that recurring incidents in Delhi highlight governance challenges.
Referring again to Manipur, the TMC argued that the Centre’s need to deploy large numbers of security forces during the crisis points to deeper concerns over stability and security in BJP-governed or administered regions.
Defending West Bengal’s record, Panja maintained that women in the state continue to move freely and safely, rejecting the BJP’s claims.
The exchange comes amid heightened political rhetoric ahead of elections, with competing parties sharpening their positions on governance, law enforcement and women’s safety across states.
