BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, addressing the recent violence in West Bengal during protests against the Waqf Act, slammed West Bengal Chief Minister.
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.
The situation in West Bengal's Dhuliyan town in the Jangipur subdivision of the Murshidabad district is under control after the violent protests staged against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11, officials 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.
This resolution will be on the heels of several other resolutions passed criticising the Central government's policy. Tamil Nadu Assembly had previously adopted a resolution against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, urging the Central government to repeal the law.
Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC) President Sajad Lone on Monday criticised National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah, questioning the NC's handling of the recent Assembly session and their silence on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that the legislation violates fundamental Constitutional provisions and threatens the autonomy of Muslim religious institutions.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged citizens to maintain peace and harmony amidst rising tensions and violent protests in some parts of the state, particularly in Murshidabad, over the Waqf Amendment Act.
Reacting to Karnataka Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan's "We will not implement Waqf Amendment Act in Karnataka" statement, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said that for the sake of the vote bank, these people try to fool people.
The minorities blocked roads over their protests on the Waqf Amendment Act in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A heavy police force was also deployed on the occasion.
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the violence that erupted during a protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the West Bengal's Murshidabad district.