Father of Durgapur Rape Survivor Calls Mamata Banerjee "Mother-Like Figure" After Initial Criticism

Oct 15, 2025 09:29 pm CST

The father of a gang-rape survivor from Durgapur has publicly changed his stance toward West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, now describing her as a "mother-like figure" and seeking her help for justice, just days after criticizing her leadership and safety comments. The case involves an MBBS student from Odisha who was allegedly assaulted when leaving her college campus, with six arrests made so far in an incident that has sparked political controversy across the state.