"Don't mix politics and religion": TMC's Jay Prakash hits back at CM Yogi over Bengal comments

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 16 (ANI): TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar on Tuesday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks about Bengal and urged him to focus on his state instead of commenting on others.
Majumdar urged Chief Minister Adityanath not to mix politics and religion, accusing the BJP of dividing society in the name of Hindus and Muslims.
Speaking to ANI, Majumdar said, "Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and has taken an oath to uphold the constitution, so he should focus on his state. Yogi ji, take care of your state and follow the path of the constitution to govern it. Don't speak about other states. Don't mix politics and religion. Do not divide society based on religion. These (BJP) people are dividing society in the name of Hindus and Muslims. What can be worse than this?"
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government over violence in Murshidabad, accusing the Mamata Banerjee-led government of remaining silent while the situation worsened.
Addressing a gathering, CM Yogi also thanked the Calcutta High Court for ordering the deployment of central forces "immediately" in Murshidabad.
"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," CM Yogi said.
"I thank the judiciary there for deploying central forces to ensure the safety of the minority Hindus in the area. The Congress is silent on the riots in Murshidabad. The Samajwadi Party is also quiet," he said.
The violence in Murshidabad was sparked by protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, which has been a contentious issue in the region. The protests turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three people, injuries to several others, and widespread property damage.
West Bengal Police said 150 people have been arrested so far in connection with the Murshidabad violence, and adequate police forces have been deployed in Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and other affected areas of Murshidabad.
The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of supporting the protests and criticised TMC MP Bapi Halder for making threatening remarks against those protesting Waqf properties.
On Monday, the West Bengal police said that the situation in the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad was normal and urged people not to believe any rumours.
Speaking on the current situation, ADG, South Bengal Police, Supratim Sarkar said, "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 rumours. We opened a control room. Anyone facing any issue can contact us at any time." (ANI)