Sharad Pawar, NCP (SP) president, has urged Maharashtra to adopt a stringent anti-rape bill similar to the one recently passed by West Bengal. The bill in West Bengal mandates capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in death or leave the victim in a vegetative state. Pawar emphasized the need for such legislation in Maharashtra and criticized the current government for its handling of historical narratives and infrastructure projects.
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- Sharad Pawar advocates for Maharashtra to replicate West Bengal’s anti-rape bill.
- West Bengal’s bill proposes capital punishment for rape convicts in severe cases.
- The bill, named Aparajita Woman and Child Bill, 2024, was passed unanimously in West Bengal.
- Pawar criticizes Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Fadnavis claimed Shivaji Maharaj did not loot Surat, which Pawar disputed.
- Pawar emphasized the importance of presenting accurate historical facts.
- He criticized the Maharashtra government for the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Sindhudurg.
- The sculptor responsible for the statue lacked experience, leading to the incident.
- Pawar called for the inclusion of smaller parties in the MVA for upcoming elections.
- He also questioned the need for the Shaktipeeth Expressway, advocating for upgrading existing roads instead.
