Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has sparked intense backlash over his recent remarks on the South Kolkata law college gang‑rape involving a 24‑year‑old student and alleged links to TMC's student wing .

During media interaction, Banerjee questioned "What can be done if a friend rapes his friend? Will the police be in schools? … Who will protect her?"

Critics labelled the comments insensitive and minimising, accusing him of victim‑blaming and deflecting accountability . Opposition parties, activists, and university student groups denounced his stance as tone‑deaf to the gravity of sexual violence.

This incident, occurring just a year after the high‑profile RG Kar medical college rape‑murder case, has reignited debates over campus security, political influence in student unions, and the role of public representatives in setting the discourse.

Background: Three suspects allegedly linked to TMC's student wing were arrested and remanded till July 1 after the survivor reported the crime, which was reportedly filmed .

Growing demands for a formally issued apology from Kalyan Banerjee. Renewed calls to strengthen campus safety measures and consider stricter oversight of student politics.