The party’s and Moitra’s responses come amid mounting public outrage over the incident and growing calls for accountability and justice for the victim.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has issued a strong statement disassociating itself from controversial remarks made by party MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra regarding the horrific rape incident at South Kolkata Law College. The party clarified that the statements were made in the leaders’ personal capacities and do not reflect the TMC’s stance.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra responded strongly, slamming the remarks. In a tweet, she said, “Misogyny in India cuts across party lines. What differentiates @AITCofficial is that we condemn these disgusting comments no matter who makes them.”
The party’s and Moitra’s responses come amid mounting public outrage over the incident and growing calls for accountability and justice for the victim.
Misogyny in India cuts across party lines. What differentiates @AITCofficial is that we condemn these disgusting comments no matter who makes them. https://t.co/2AQ59fQK4w
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) June 28, 2025
“The remarks made by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime at South Calcutta Law College were made in their personal capacities. The party unequivocally disassociates itself from their statements and strongly condemns the same. These views do not reflect the position of the party in any manner whatsoever,” the party stated on X (formerly Twitter).
The remarks made by MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra concerning the heinous crime at South Calcutta Law College were made in their personal capacities. The party unequivocally disassociates itself from their statements and strongly condemns the same. These views do not…
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) June 28, 2025
Reaffirming its position, TMC added, “Our stance remains resolute; we have zero tolerance for crimes against women and demand the strictest possible punishment for all those involved in this heinous crime.”
