Shankar Das, a resident of Murshidabad whose home was demolished by a violent mob, is currently staying in one of the relief camps. He said, "Our house was demolished, and many people fled."
Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) on Tuesday condemned "violent" incidents that erupted in Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal during the protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that the protest is a democratic right, but violence is treason."
She said that since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has assured the people that the Waqf Bill will not be implemented in the state, the of the muslim community must "channelise our energies constructively" and not let communal forces exploit these incidents.
Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Asim Azmi on Tuesday said that the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is leading the protest against the amended Waqf law and urged demonstrators to ensure that protests remain peaceful and purposeful.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said that the people of Bihar are ready for change and have resolved to vote out the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming elections.
Conducted under the overarching theme of the 'Year of Technology Absorption and Year of Transformation', the exercise was designed to validate operational capabilities in rugged, mountainous terrain, typical of the region's challenging topography.
Czech Deputy Speaker Jan Bartosek urges stronger cooperation among democratic nations to counter disinformation and cyberattacks from China and Russia. Taiwan and the Czech Republic discuss strategies to strengthen ties and address emerging authoritarian threats.
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.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the government is working determinedly to preserve the cultural values and demography of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. For this, anti-conversion and anti-riot laws have been strictly implemented in the state.