May 10th 2024.
After West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose held a screening of CCTV footage from Raj Bhavan in an attempt to address the allegations of molestation brought against him by a contractual woman employee, the victim has come forward to seek intervention from President Droupadi Murmu. She expressed her objections to the public screening of unedited footage that allegedly revealed her identity.
The victim stated that she has little faith in the Kolkata Police, as they are unable to take action against the Governor due to his constitutional immunity. Feeling depressed and desperate for justice, she has decided to write to the President in hopes of finding some resolution. "I know that the Governor is protected by constitutional immunity, but that does not excuse the offence he committed. Seeking justice from the President is my only option now," she told PTI.
The victim also expressed her outrage at the Governor's decision to screen the footage without blurring her face or protecting her identity. She plans to approach the police for help as well. She believes that the Governor's actions were not only an insult to her, but also a violation of her privacy and confidentiality. She also criticized the lack of cooperation from the Governor throughout the investigation process.
According to the victim, the Governor's decision to publicly screen the CCTV footage was a "new crime" in itself. The Kolkata Police had previously announced that they would conduct an inquiry instead of a full-fledged investigation, as the Governor is protected by constitutional immunity. However, the victim filed a complaint with the police, alleging that she was molested by Bose on two separate occasions.
The victim accused Bose of trying to deflect from his actions by orchestrating a "ridiculous drama". She pointed out that he should have provided the footage to the police at the beginning of the investigation, instead of making it public. "He committed an ugly act, and then tried to cover it up with a ridiculous drama. He did not even ask for my permission before releasing the footage, which is a violation of our laws and my right to privacy," she said.
The CCTV footage showed the victim hurrying to the police outpost within Raj Bhavan on May 2, amidst a large number of police personnel who were present for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The second footage, which lasted for approximately 10 minutes, showed various vehicles arriving at the north gate of Raj Bhavan, while the victim could not be seen.
The victim's statement and the CCTV footage have raised questions about the Governor's actions and have caused a stir in the media. It remains to be seen what action will be taken by the authorities in light of these developments.
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