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In Sandeshkhali, a troubling comparison was made by a TMC Minister, who likened the serious issue of sexual exploitation of women to something as trivial as 'eating pie'. This attempt to downplay such a heinous crime as mere 'mischief' is deeply concerning.
Udayan Guha, a Cabinet Minister in Mamata Banerjee's government, tried to diminish the severity of the situation surrounding Sheikh Shahjahan's arrest for assaulting ED officials. Guha dismissed the charges against Shahjahan as a mistake, claiming he was falsely implicated.
In a shocking display of insensitivity, Guha remarked, "I did not know that he liked to eat pie (referring to the sexual exploitation of women) at 12 o'clock in the night. I knew that desire for such mischiefs happen early or late in the night."
This callous remark comes amidst allegations of sexual harassment against Guha himself in his Vidhan Sabha constituency of Dinhata. A viral video showed a woman recounting her ordeal of harassment allegedly perpetrated by Guha and his associates.
The Sandeshkhali community has been grappling with multiple issues, including land grabbing, non-payment of wages, and sexual violence by TMC members like Sheikh Shahjahan, Shiba Prasad Hazra, and Uttam Sardar. The women of Sandeshkhali took to the streets to protest against these injustices, leading to a three-day agitation marked by clashes with TMC goons and inadequate police intervention.
In response to mounting pressure, the TMC leadership suspended Uttam Sardar and subsequently arrested him. Shiba Prasad Hazra was also arrested for his involvement in land grabbing and sexual exploitation.
Finally, after significant protests and the intervention of the Calcutta High Court, Sheikh Shahjahan, the primary accused in these crimes, was arrested. The community's struggle for justice continues amidst these grave challenges.
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