The outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata spread across India. The RG Kar tragedy shook the nation, prompting protests, political uproar and active and thorough investigations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reiterated the urgent need for more stringent and effective enforcement of existing laws to ensure the safety of women, particularly in their workplaces.

PM Modi was attending an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Saturday, when he highlighted the gravity of atrocities against women and underscored the importance of faster judicial processes in such cases. 

"Today, atrocities against women and the safety of children are matters of serious concern for society. Many strict laws have been made in the country for the safety of women, but we need to make them more active," PM Modi said.

He further emphasized that swift justice would be reassuring the women about their safety and aide in significant contribution to safeguarding half of India's population.

The Prime Minister's remarks came in the wake of growing demands for stronger actions against crimes targeting women. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have criticized the West Bengal government for what they describe as slow and inadequate handling of the investigation into the doctor's murder. They have also urged the state government to prioritize the case rather than resorting to political grandstanding. 

BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya alleged that seven rape cases, mostly involving minors, had been reported in West Bengal in the last 48 hours. This is despite the nationwide protests against the brutal rape and murder of the junior doctor in Kolkata. Malviya accused Chief Minister Banerjee of failing to address these incidents, instead focusing on threatening doctors protesting over the R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case.

The West Bengal Assembly has scheduled a special two-day session starting September 2 to pass a bill proposing capital punishment for those convicted of rape and murder. CM Banerjee has now vowed to push for the bill's approval.

"We will move a bill within 10 days seeking capital punishment for culprits in rape and murder cases. Why should rapists not be hanged?" Banerjee declared.

But the ongoing controversy has drawn attention to the state's handling of the investigation, with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducting parallel probes into both the rape and murder case and alleged financial irregularities at the R.G. Kar Medical College. Amid these developments, PM Modi's call for swift and decisive action in crimes against women underscores a broader push towards reinforcing law and order across the nation.

The Supreme Court's two-day national conference of the District Judiciary, running from August 31 to September 1, will also delve into issues such as infrastructure, human resources, judicial security, and training. The conference is expected to address the challenges facing the judiciary in delivering timely and fair justice, particularly in cases involving crimes against women.

With these initiatives, PM Modi-led Indian government aims to create a safer environment for women and ensure that justice is served without delay, reflecting a commitment to both social justice and the rule of law.