West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 'if Bengal burns, others will too' remark has sparked significant controversy and political backlash. Shatrughan Sinha defended Banerjee, stating her comment was about the broader impact of unrest. The BJP criticized the remark, warning it could incite unrest in neighboring states. Amid the ongoing protests over the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, Banerjee clarified she did not threaten the protesting junior doctors, reiterating her support for their movement while condemning attempts to twist her words. Meanwhile, the Centre criticized West Bengal for not operationalizing most of its allocated fast-track courts for rape cases. Public outrage over the incident has led to mass protests and calls for stricter anti-rape laws.