Kolkata Gangrape Case: 3 TMC Youth Leaders Arrested – Will Justice Prevail?
Let me be honest—this one hits hard. Another day, another horrific crime against women in India. But this time, it’s not just about the brutality. It’s about power, politics, and whether the system will actually deliver justice. Three guys—all linked to the ruling TMC’s student wing—arrested for gangraping a law student. Yeah, you read that right. A law student. The irony isn’t lost on anyone.
What Actually Went Down?
So here’s what we know. A young woman, just starting her law degree in Kolkata, gets assaulted by these men. And get this—they allegedly used their political clout to threaten her beforehand. Classic bully move, right? But she fought back. Went to the cops. Filed a complaint. That takes guts, especially when your attackers have connections.
Now, the details are still fuzzy—these cases always are at first—but one thing’s clear: people are pissed. And they should be.
Meet the Accused: Political Hotshots?
Okay, let’s talk about these guys:
Monojit Mishra
Big name in TMCP—that’s TMC’s student wing. Was even their president at one point. Now? Facing gangrape charges. Funny how life works. But here’s the thing that worries me—when someone’s got that much pull, can we really trust the investigation?
Javed Ahmed
Another TMCP guy. Not as high-profile, but word is he’s got a temper. No police record (that we know of), but you know how these things go—sometimes complaints just… disappear.
Pramit Mukherjee
Third guy in the mix. Same story—TMC connections, same arrogance. Three of them together? That’s not coincidence. That’s a pattern.
The Political Elephant in the Room
Let’s not kid ourselves—this isn’t just about three bad apples. TMCP’s been running wild in colleges for years. Intimidation? Check. Violence? Check. And now this. The TMC’s official statement? Some weak “we don’t support this” nonsense. Meanwhile, opposition parties are having a field day. Can’t blame them.
But here’s my question: when will we stop being surprised that student politics in India is basically a training ground for thugs?
What Happens Next?
They’ve been arrested—good first step. Charged under serious sections too. But let’s be real—arrests don’t mean convictions. Not in this country. Not when the accused have friends in high places.
Remember the Unnao case? The Hathras case? Exactly. We’ve seen this movie before, and the ending usually sucks.
People Are Done Staying Quiet
Protests everywhere—college campuses, social media, you name it. #JusticeForKolkataSurvivor is trending, which is great. But hashtags don’t put rapists in jail. Pressure might. So keep talking about it.
This Isn’t New, Is It?
That’s the scary part. TMC youth leaders accused of sexual violence? Been there, done that. Other parties too, let’s be fair. But when do we say enough? When do colleges stop being hunting grounds?
Final Thoughts
Look, I don’t have all the answers. But I know this much—if this case gets swept under the rug, we’re all complicit. That survivor? She’s fighting. Least we can do is have her back.
So yeah, share this story. Call your local rep. Donate to women’s rights groups if you can. Or just… pay attention. Because silence? That’s what these guys are counting on.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation
