West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged PM Modi for stricter central laws and swift punishment for heinous crimes like rape and murder. In her letter, sent following the nationwide outrage over the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, Banerjee emphasized the need for time-bound disposal of such cases. She announced that the state assembly would pass an amendment next week to ensure capital punishment for convicted rapists. While awaiting a response from the Prime Minister, Banerjee mentioned receiving a communication from the Union Women and Child Development minister.
64% believe women’s helplines are effective in preventing crimes against women.
Here is the survey:
Q1: Mamata Banerjee wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Modi, demanding the death penalty for rapists. What is your opinion?
Q2: In the Kolkata rape and murder case, who is most responsible for the increase in crimes against women?
Q3: Should there be stricter punishments for heinous crimes like rape against women?
Q4: Have women’s helpline services proved effective in preventing crimes against women?
