Bengal anti-rape bill passed in assembly amid fireworks over "Mamata Banerjee vs. BJP"
The anti-rape 'Aparajita' bill was enacted by the West Bengal Assembly following a brief debate. It stipulates that anyone found guilty of rape and sexual offenses face the death penalty if their actions cause the victim to die or go into a vegetative state. On Tuesday, the West Bengal assembly unanimously approved the anti-rape 'Aparajita' bill introduced by the Mamata Banerjee administration. This legislation positions Bengal as the first state to amend central laws pertaining to rape, gang-rape, and sexual offenses against minors. The bill is set to be forwarded to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and subsequently to President Droupadi Murmu for their approval. Describing it as 'historic' and 'exemplary', Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the legislation serves as a tribute to the 31-year-old trainee doctor who was tragically raped and murdered at the government-operated RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital last month. The legislation know...