Mother of a doctor in Kolkata attacks Mamata Banerjee, saying, "She's lying, we were offered money."

 The mother of the Kolkata trainee doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College last month, has harshly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. She accused Banerjee of lying and trying to silence their fight for justice by offering compensation.

Mother of a doctor in Kolkata attacks Mamata Banerjee, saying, "She's lying, we were offered money."

Her anger followed Banerjee’s statement earlier in the day, where the Chief Minister dismissed claims that the Kolkata Police had tried to bribe the grieving family. Banerjee called the accusations “slander” against her government. However, the mother fired back, saying, "The Chief Minister is not telling the truth. She said we’d receive compensation and could use it to build something in my daughter’s memory. I told her that I would only take the compensation after my daughter gets justice."

She also alleged that Banerjee was trying to suppress the protests that had erupted after her daughter’s death, comparing it to how her daughter was strangled. Her daughter's body was found on August 9, and the news sparked outrage and protests not just in Kolkata but across the country.

Adding to her pain, the victim’s mother found Banerjee's recent plea to stop protesting and focus on the upcoming Durga Puja festival “inhuman.” She expressed her heartbreak, saying, “I’ve lost my child. How can I tell people to celebrate when my own home is in darkness? Durga Puja was a part of our lives, and my daughter used to celebrate it. But now, it feels impossible.”

She also questioned whether Banerjee would have reacted the same way if something this horrific had happened in her own family.

Earlier that day, Banerjee asked people to return to the festivities, mentioning that prolonged protests were causing noise pollution and disturbing the elderly. She urged the public to let the CBI complete their investigation quickly.

However, the victim's mother remained defiant, stating that their protests would not end until justice was served. She claimed Banerjee was trying to “choke” the movement for justice, just as her daughter had been strangled. "We will not leave the streets until we get justice," she vowed.

The family had earlier accused the Kolkata Police of attempting to cover up the case and offering them money to stay silent. The CBI is now handling the investigation, and a police volunteer, Sanjay Roy, has been arrested in connection with the crime. While he remains in custody, the family and protesters continue their fight for accountability and justice for the young doctor.