Abhishek Banerjee abuses BJP's Sreerupa Mitra Chowdhury, NCW takes cognisance

All India Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee abused Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sreerupa Mitra Chowdhury and called her “behaya” during an election campaign. It stated, “NCW’s attention has been drawn to a Twitter post dated April 24, 2024, wherein TMC party leader Mr Abhishek Banerjee from Malda Dakshin Constituency made derogatory remarks towards Ms Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary, known as Nirbhoy Didi, for her initiative in establishing Nirbhoy Gram in Malda.” It added, “Such remarks not only undermine efforts for women’s safety but also perpetuate disrespect for women’s rights. The Commission condemns this verbal assault Hon’ble chairperson NCW Rekha Sharma has written a letter to the DGP of the state to submit an action taken report within four days.” NCW's attention has been drawn to a Twitter post dated April 24, 2024, wherein TMC party leader Mr. Abhishek Banerjee from Malda Dakshin Constituency made derogatory remarks towards Ms. Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary, known as Nirbhoy Didi, for her initiative in establishing Nirbhoy… — NCW April 24, 2024 Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party also slammed the TMC leader for his offensive remarks. #StopAbuse #BengalElections pic.twitter.com/rsLJ3252fX — BJP West Bengal April 24, 2024 BJP’s IT cell head also countered the objectionable comments of Abhishek Banerjee and termed him a “protector of rapists like Sheikh Shahjahan and goons like Anubrata Monda.” He mentioned, “We strongly condemn the misogynist and deplorable comments made by Abhishek Banerjee against our MLA and Malda Dakshin Candidate Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury.