Shashi Panja

Shashi Panja is a prominent West Bengal politician and a member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She is currently serving as the Minister of State for Women and Child Development and Social Welfare in the West Bengal government. Panja has been an advocate for women's rights and empowerment, often emphasizing the importance of ensuring safety for women in the state. Recently, she was in the news for her remarks regarding the gang rape incident involving a medical student, where she urged political parties, especially the BJP, not to politicize such sensitive issues, asserting that the TMC government is committed to justice and support for victims.