BJP MP Khagen Murmu and the party’s North Malda Lok Sabha candidate sparked controversy by kissing a woman on the cheek during a campaign in Srihipur village of Chanchal, Bengal. The incident, which occurred on Monday, garnered attention after pictures circulated widely on social media. The Trinamool Congress criticized the BJP, accusing them of harbouring anti-women politicians.
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They pointed out various instances, including MPs accused of sexually harassing women wrestlers and leaders creating obscene songs about Bengali women. The ruling party of Bengal emphasized the incident as reflective of BJP’s attitude towards women’s dignity. Trinamool Congress’s response on social media underscored their stance against such behaviour, highlighting concerns about the BJP’s treatment of women if they were to gain power.
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