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Gang-raped and dumped in a pond

To Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal :

We are alarmed at the horrific murder and gang rape of a young college student on the outskirts of Kolkata and urge you to use your power to ensure a speedy trial of the accused and justice for the victim’s family. We urge you to tackle the overall problem of violence against women in your state by committing public funds towards a mass education campaign that will change attitudes towards women and girls.

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Gang-raped and dumped in a pond

A young woman was gang-raped and murdered and her body dumped in a fish pond outside Kolkata. Weeks later, it’s clear that only our outcry will lead to justice for her family!

Public anger is at boiling point with the state’s female Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who told protesters to “shut up” and branded them “Maoists”, instead of helping bring justice. But her party is getting increasingly nervous about her absurd outbursts because West Bengal will hold local panchayat elections in days and Mamata Banerjee needs votes. Now’s the time to make our demands loud and clear.

When over 20,000 of us sign we will put up a billboard near her office with the state’s horrific record against women and keep up the pressure until the Chief Minister promises a speedy, fair trial and acknowledges the wider rape crisis by committing funds for a programme of education against this rape epidemic. Sign now.

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