Today, On 15th April, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath slammed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the Murshidabad violence, saying “Bengal is burning, and the CM is silent.” He praised the Calcutta High Court for taking swift action by ordering the deployment of central forces.
Hardoi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on a strong criticism of the West Bengal government on Tuesday regarding the violence in Murshidabad, accusing the Mamata Banerjee-led administration of inaction as the situation deteriorates.
Speaking to a gathering, CM Yogi expressed gratitude to the Calcutta High Court for its “order to deploy central forces immediately in Murshidabad.”
CM Yogi stated,
“Bengal is burning. The Chief Minister of the state is silent. She calls rioters ‘messengers of peace.’ But those who understand only force won’t listen to words. In the name of secularism, they have given complete freedom to rioters to create unrest. The entire Murshidabad has been on fire for the last week, yet the government remains silent. Such anarchy must be brought under control,”
He also thanked the judiciary for sending central forces to ensure the safety of minority Hindus in the region.
He added,
“The Congress is silent on the riots in Murshidabad. The Samajwadi Party is also quiet,”
Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for enacting the Waqf Amendment Act, saying,
“We are grateful to PM Modi and Amit Shah, who, by passing the Waqf Amendment Act, have put an end to the looting of poor people’s land. Now, the recovered land will be used to build hospitals, houses for the poor, schools, and universities. The looting of land has come to an end, and that’s why these people are upset. They are trying to mislead the public.”
The violence in Murshidabad erupted in response to protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which has been a contentious issue in the area.
These protests turned violent, leading to three fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant property damage. The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of supporting the protests and criticized TMC MP Bapi Halder for making threatening remarks against those opposing Waqf properties.
On Monday, the West Bengal police reported that the situation in the affected areas of Murshidabad was now normal and urged residents not to believe any rumors.
ADG of South Bengal Police, Supratim Sarkar, stated,
“The situation is normal now. Everyone is safe. The CRPF, state police, and joint forces are deployed. The DGP of West Bengal police himself was present at the Samsherganj police station. We request everyone not to go through rumors. We opened a control room. Anyone facing any issue can contact us at any time.”
Earlier, Advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha has approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, asking for strong action regarding the recent violent incidents that happened in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
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He has filed a petition seeking a proper and fair investigation into the matter. According to him, the situation in the area is very serious, and steps must be taken quickly to protect the lives of people and maintain peace.
In his plea, Advocate Jha has requested the Supreme Court to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the violence. But he wants this SIT to work under the watch of the Supreme Court itself, so that the investigation remains neutral and transparent.
Murshidabad Violence refers to recent incidents of communal tension and unrest in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The situation has drawn political attention, especially after the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of central forces in the area.
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