TMC Leader-Turned-Rape Accused: Monojit Sparks Political Quake in Bengal!

National News: Manojit Mishra, once a prominent face in the TMC student wing, is now accused of orchestrating a gang-rape of a 24-year-old classmate at South Calcutta Law College. Despite his political background, he allegedly led four assailants who forcibly detained and assaulted her inside the campus union room. The victim’s medical report confirmed the assault this Friday, intensifying outrage. Witnesses say one attacker assaulted her while two others kept watch and recorded the crime. The admission of a politically connected man into the college now raises serious questions. Kolkata’s elite law college finds its reputation under a harsh spotlight.

Multiple past criminal FIRs

Mishra is no stranger to crime—police confirm FIRs including sexual harassment, theft, assault from several precincts. Charges stretch from Kalighat to Tollygunge. A 2019 incident involved ripping a woman’s clothes on campus. That same year he allegedly stole valuables from a friend. Most recently, in May 2024, he attacked a campus guard.

Political chapters in his past

He once led the Trinamool student council and frequently posed with TMC leaders. But in 2022, the party dropped him. TMC state head clarified the organization isn’t accountable for his actions. The case now raises questions about political grooming. Did his former role shield him from scrutiny?

Family drama and distancing

Mishra’s father, a temple priest, and mother, battling mental illness, reportedly cut ties long ago. They say his aggressive behavior and political activities pushed them away. When asked, his father admitted the family had to disown him. This personal rupture reveals long-standing alarm. It shows how far he has strayed from his roots.

Staff contract, not enrollment

College vice-principal Naina Chatterjee clarified that Mishra was not a student but worked on a 45-day contract. A TMC MLA, also on the governing committee, said no recommendation was made for him. However, his access to campus raises questions about oversight and hiring practices. This blurred line between staff and students may have enabled the crime.

Social media activism turned ironic

Ironically, Mishra previously demanded capital punishment for rapists in a separate August 2023 case involving a murdered female doctor. He posted online urging fast justice and harsh punishment. His sudden shift from anti-rape advocate to rapist highlights chilling hypocrisy. This stark reversal is fueling public fury.

Campus safety under scrutiny

Students and parents are now demanding full investigations into how he accessed restricted areas. The college is facing criticism over security protocols. Alumni fear damage to the institution’s prestige. Legal experts question the failure to vet contract workers. Kolkata Law College now sits at a crossroads: reform or reputation ruin.

Justice, not politics, must guide

Advocates demand swift legal action and a transparent trial. They insist the system must punish perpetrators—not protect them. This case underscores the urgent need to separate politics from campus safety. The law should stand above influence and connections. Kolkata’s legal community watches closely as justice unfolds.