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NCW Finalizes Report on Murshidabad Violence, Urges State to Act

The commission calls for immediate relief for displaced families, protection for women, and accountability from the West Bengal government.

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BSF came as a saviour for women at riot-hit Murshidabad: NCW chief (photo:IANS)
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Overview

  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) is finalizing its report on the April 11–12 Murshidabad violence, incorporating victims' testimonies and urging swift government action.
  • The NCW chief has called on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to address the grievances of displaced families and ensure justice for women subjected to brutal gender-based violence.
  • During her visit to relief camps, the NCW chairperson reported harrowing accounts of women being attacked, threatened, and subjected to inhumane treatment.
  • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP and RSS of using the violence for divisive political purposes, while BJP leader Amit Malviya demanded her resignation over alleged administrative failures.
  • The NCW has recommended confidence-building measures and urged the West Bengal State Commission for Women to demonstrate solidarity with the victims.