National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma advocates for the President's rule in Bengal, prompting Trinamool to question her silence on Manipur. Read more.
National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma on Monday accused the West Bengal government of stifling the voices of numerous women in Sandeshkhali during protests against alleged TMC-led atrocities.
A mob of Kuki miscreants raped the Meitei woman after they stormed a Manipur village on May 3. The victim tried to flee, but was chased down, assaulted, and raped by the mob.
Assam Rifles and other central forces including the Army were deployed in Manipur in early May to control the situation after clashes between Meiteis and Kukis broke out.