In a powerful display of dissent, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a Nari Samman Yatra in Bolpur, led by the party’s West Bengal opposition leader, Suvendu Adhikari. This march was a direct response to the derogatory comments made by TMC leader Anubrata mondal, which have sparked outrage among women across the state. The event saw a massive turnout of BJP supporters, all united in their call for Mondal’s arrest and accountability.
The procession began at the Tourist Lodge intersection and moved towards Chaurasta, where chants demanding Mondal’s arrest echoed through the streets. Adhikari emphasized that the public’s uproar was not just about the remarks directed at the women of Bolpur but also a broader insult to the dignity of women in West Bengal. He asserted that Mondal’s actions warranted a six-year prison sentence, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of shielding him from justice. The march was not just a protest; it was a declaration of intent, with Adhikari vowing to return on the 19th to rally even more support against Banerjee’s government, promising to oust her with the people’s backing.
This event highlights the growing tensions in West Bengal’s political landscape, as the BJP seeks to capitalize on public sentiment against the ruling TMC. The Nari Samman Yatra serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the ongoing struggle for women’s rights and respect in the region.
