The rape and murder case involving a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical Hospital has significantly troubled Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Even after a month since the incident, doctors are still protesting on the streets. Such is their anger towards Mamata Banerjee that they did not meet with her even after making her wait for two hours. Meanwhile, Governor CV Bose has compared Mamata Banerjee to Lady Macbeth and announced a social boycott against her.
It's essential to understand who Lady Macbeth was, the figure that Governor CV Bose compared Mamata Banerjee to. Let's first see what the Governor actually said.
What did the Governor say about Mamata Banerjee?
Mamata Banerjee and the Governor are at odds over the Kolkata incident and its aftermath. In a video message, CV Bose from the Governor's office announced his decision to socially boycott the Chief Minister. Social boycott means that he will not share a platform or attend any meeting with the Chief Minister.
During this period, CV Bose criticized Chief Minister Banerjee over the law and order situation in Bengal, dubbing her as Bengal's Lady Macbeth. He remarked that it is ironic how the Health Minister is also the Home Minister. Bengal’s Lady Macbeth can stop the flow of the Hooghly River but cannot clean her tainted hands. The Home Minister of Bengal, who is also the Chief Minister, is engaging in protests rather than ensuring security. Violence is erupting in hospitals, on the streets, and across the state.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth is a central character in William Shakespeare's famous play 'The Tragedy of Macbeth.' She is portrayed as a strong-willed woman driven by her ambitions.
Lady Macbeth is known for her greed for power and overwhelming ambition. When her husband, Macbeth, dreams of becoming king, she fully supports his plan. She goads Macbeth into murdering King Duncan so that she can become the Queen of Scotland.
Lady Macbeth is notorious for her ruthlessness and her insatiable desire for power. However, over time, her mental state deteriorates as she becomes overwhelmed with guilt and remorse. She feels responsible for the resulting turmoil.
Shakespeare's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' highlights human ambitions and the madness that ensues when all moral boundaries are crossed in the pursuit of power, as exemplified by Lady Macbeth's character.
