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News18
14-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ex-TMC Student Leader Rajanya Haldar Alleges Nude Deepfake Shared By Party Members
Last Updated: The allegation by Rajanya Haldar came only ten days after she appeared on local TV and condemned the gang rape of Kolkata Law College student. Rajanya Haldar, Trinamool Congress student leader, who was removed from the party earlier this year, has filed an official complaint with the Kolkata Police claiming that an AI-generated deepfake semi-nude was being circulated among the members of the party. She shared about the incident on Facebook, also telling about the official police complaint filed by her. She stated that many people are blaming her for the same. 'Today (Saturday), I have lodged an official complaint with the police. A lot of people have blamed me, saying that the picture being circulated is mine and that I am doing this drama to cover up my sins now that the image has come out. Let the law take its course and prove what is right and what is wrong," read her post. She added that not only was she aware of the circulation of her 'morphed image", but she could also name those involved in the same. 'I am ready to name some of the suspects and names that have come to me in whispers also," read her complaint. She also appealed to the police to give a report on if or not the image was 'morphed". The accusations by Rajanya came 10 days after she appeared on a local TV show. During the show, she condemned the gang rape of the Kolkata Law College student and alleged misogynist attitudes towards women are prevalent among a considerable section of student leaders. She asserted that she should have the freedom to speak out 'against the dirt accumulated in her own party". Why Was Rajanya Haldar Suspended From TMC? Rajanya Haldar was suspended from the party in September 2024 shortly after Haldar uploaded the poster of the film 'Agamani, Tilottomader Galpo' (the tale of Tilottomas) with the tagline 'In the backdrop of RG Kar incident.' view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 12:34 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
TMC student leader says many like rape accused Monojit Mishra present in other Kolkata colleges
Kolkata Suspended Trinamool Congress student leader and former president of Jadavpur University unit Rajanya Halder has accused that there are many like Monojit Mishra, the prime accused in South Calcutta Law College student rape case, in many colleges across West Bengal. 'There are many such characters like Monojit Mishra hiding inside the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMC student wing) and they should be identified and given specific punishment. They also shared my distorted pictures - made by AI. Many 'dadas' like Manojit Mishra used to send such pictures to their juniors' phones on WhatsApp,' Ms. Halder accused. She called for strict action against such 'criminals' and asked the party to identify them. 'They exploit women and lure them about giving them positions in the party or other favours. This just means that women still do not have equal rights in the organisation,' Ms. Halder told The Hindu. Ms. Halder said that she informed the party's higher ranks at the beginning of July and has brought the matter to their attention. She also said that the party has assured her that they will look into the accusations and take necessary action against the accused. On enquiring why, she has not filed an FIR against the perpetrators, she claimed that if she files an FIR many TMC leaders' names will come up in the list. 'I am not against the party, I still love my party. That is why I have informed party seniors and not the State authorities till now,' Ms Halder further added. Reacting to the comments made by Ms. Halder, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) State president Trinankur Bhattacharjee said that they have not received any formal complaint from Ms. Halder about the issues she has spoken about. Priyadarshini Hakim, general Secretary of Trinamool Mahila Congress said that if Ms. Halder's allegations are true then the perpetrators should be held accountable and punished. 'There is no need to make this about any party. There are good and bad things inside every human. We need to hold the people accountable,' Ms. Hakim said. Debanjan Dey, Students Federation of India (Student wing of CPI(M)) West Bengal State secretary accused that TMCP has promoted the rise of the 'Monojit Da model across campuses in Kolkata. There were multiple allegations against Monojit in multiple police stations, then why did they not take action?' Mr. Dey accused. Suspension from party Last year in October, Ms. Halder and her husband Prantik Chakraborty were suspended for anti-party activities, student leader Mr. Bhattacharya had said. The duo had made a short-film about the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder incident and the subsequent protests. The short film titled Agamani was allegedly made without any 'party permission'. They were suspended before the short-film's release.
