In response to widespread protests following the rape and murder of a doctor, the West Bengal Assembly in India has passed a significant bill that introduces the death penalty for rape convictions. This legislative move, aimed at delivering justice and deterring heinous crimes, comes after the tragic incident involving a 31-year-old doctor whose bloodied body was discovered at a state-run hospital in Kolkata. The bill, which has been met with both support and criticism, allows for life imprisonment or the death penalty for those convicted of rape, marking a stringent shift in the state's approach to handling sexual violence. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, advocating for the bill amidst calls for her resignation and mass protests, emphasized its importance in ensuring the safety and dignity of women and children in West Bengal.
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