'Neither spoke against party nor any leader ...': Trinamool leader Shantanu Sen over reports on removal as TMC spokesperson
Times of India | 16 August 2024
Screengrab from self-made video by Santanu Sen NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shantanu Sen has stated that he neither spoke against his party nor any leader after learning about his alleged removal from the position of the party's spokesperson through media reports.
Despite the situation, Sen has pledged to remain committed to the party. This comes in the wake of allegations surrounding the death of a post-graduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, which led to a CBI investigation into claims of rape and murder.
Expressing his commitment, Sen said, "Through media, I have come to know that I have been removed from the post of the party's spokesperson. I would like to say that I have worked as a soldier in all battles of TMC and I continue that way even today. I would like to say two things, whenever I gave a statement as a spokesperson, I neither spoke against the party nor any leader."
Sen also voiced his displeasure regarding the respect given to defectors in the party while he, a devoted member, faces removal from his position. "It feels bad when leaders from other parties join ours or winning candidates from other parties join us and are given respect, but a devoted and true soldier of the party has to face this. I was with TMC and will remain with TMC," he added.
The incident that led to these developments involves the controversial death of a medical trainee, prompting the opposition BJP to accuse the ruling TMC of a cover-up. Sen highlighted previous complaints against the college principal, who resigned after the incident. He suggested that the state government should take these complaints into account.
"Whatever incident has happened, everyone has condemned it. The CM has come forward and said that it should be investigated in the Fast Track Court. There should be capital punishment for this. Later, it was given to the CBI. We are praying to the CBI to find out all the culprits as soon as possible," Sen stated.
He further added, "There has been a series of complaints against the Principal of this college for the last 3 years. Mamata Banerjee's government has ensured necessary development in every medical college in the state, but this is the only Principal about whom there is so much controversy. We feel that the government should also think about this."
This series of events underscores the political tension within the TMC and the ongoing scrutiny over the tragedy at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The outcome of the CBI investigation and the party's internal decisions remain to be seen.