Following the violence in the Jangipur area, Murshidabad district, during Waqf (Amendment) Bill protests, BJP National Spokesperson RP Singh said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should be held accountable for it, and she should reply for the violence.
Speaking to ANI, Siddiqui claimed that the ongoing protests were led by those who had previously controlled Waqf properties while assuring that the law would ultimately serve the welfare of Muslims across the country.
"The CM was busy with the Home Minister's visit. This is why he could not have a detailed discussion with his alliance partners. He will probably come to the house today, and only after discussions with him will we be able to decide today's business," MLA Bhat told ANI.
Violence erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Tuesday during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, with clashes between demonstrators and police resulting in stone-pelting and torched police vehicles.
Nepal's royalist party, RPP, has called for a national consensus to establish a new political system that accommodates the monarchy as it prepares for capital-centric protests later this month.
The pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) staged a protest in Kathmandu demanding the return of the monarchy, despite being denied permission by local authorities due to security concerns following recent violent clashes.
Held under the banner of the CPIM, the demonstration witnessed participation from a large number of daily commuters, laborers, and local residents, all voicing concerns over the financial burden the fare hike would impose on the working class and economically weaker sections of society.
The notice was submitted to the Secretary General, signed by Sajjad Lone, Khursheed, and other MLAs amidst the demand by certain Opposition (except BJP) to discuss the Waqf Amendment Act, which will reform the Waqf Board.
Bangladesh police have swiftly moved to take action over the violent and unlawful events that unfolded during the pro-Gaza protests in several cities on Monday.
Earlier, multiple MLAs, including from the ruling National Conference had demanded a discussion on the recently passed reforms to the Waqf Board. PDP had also moved a resolution urging the Central government to repeal the act, however that resolution was not voted on earlier today.
Karnataka minister Ramappa Timmapur attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its protest against the state government. He said that if the BJP has any guts and is concerned about the people, then they should protest against the Modi government.