Opinion | Baruipur To Gaighata, Inside Suvendu Adhikari's Zero-Tolerance Approach To Crime

Updated: Oct 27, 2026 18:53 pm IST Published On Oct 27, 2026 18:53 pm IST Last Updated On Oct 27, 2026 18:53 pm IST

Published On Oct 27, 2026 18:53 pm IST

Last Updated On Oct 27, 2026 18:53 pm IST

From Baruipur in the South 24 Parganas district to Gaighata in North 24 Parganas, a new political culture is emerging in West Bengal. Although both districts are adjacent to Kolkata, the developments in these areas have become part of a wider political message. Suvendu Adhikari has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards rape, making it clear that there will be no dilution of the government's position and no attempt to go soft on such crimes. That is the message his government has sought to convey through its actions.

The first incident took place in July, after Suvendu Adhikari took over as Chief Minister in May. Now, in October, another incident has brought the issue into sharp focus. There is little doubt that, through this approach, Suvendu Adhikari is gaining considerable support among women in West Bengal, as well as among hardline Hindus. More broadly, he is drawing significant public sentiment around the question of humanism and justice for victims.

West Bengal has a legacy of communist political culture. The Left has traditionally argued that excessive use of force and militarisation can lead to human rights violations. However, Suvendu Adhikari has adopted an issue that lies at the core of the BJP's national ideological position and reflects its........

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