The BJP has strongly criticized TMC after a state minister, Manas Bhuniya, seemingly downplayed the alleged gang rape of a law student in Kolkata. Bhuniya's remarks, where he referred to the incident as a 'small' one, sparked outrage. BJP leaders accused TMC of normalizing sexual violence. Bhuniya later clarified, condemning the incident and claiming his words were misrepresented.
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