In a post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh highlighted a troubling pattern of violence, including temple desecrations and targeted attacks, urging the Indian government to take immediate diplomatic steps and ensure justice for the victims.
Rahatkar, who is part of the probe committee constituted by the NCW, is visiting affected areas, including Malda and Murshidabad, and is on a three-day visit. She said her visit aims to boost the morale of women who have been left traumatised by the communal unrest.
"Normalcy has been restored. Since April 12, no incidents of violence have been reported. We have registered 122 cases and arrested 272 accused so far. Internet services have been restored..." SP Roy told ANI.
"Hafizul Hassan continuously makes statements against the country and Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution... He threatened violence... There should be a case of treason against him," Seth said.
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar met the families affected by the Murshidabad violence at a shelter home in the Malda district on Friday.
Governor Bose is en route to Malda to visit areas affected by recent violence during protests over the Waqf amendment Act in the state. Following his inspection in Malda, Governor Bose will be travelling to Murshidabad to assess the situation in that district as well.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee on Friday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of doing "politics" instead of taking appropriate steps.
Meanwhile, describing the recent episodes of violence in the Murshidabad and Malda districts of West Bengal as the "dance of death", WB Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday strongly condemned the acts, stating that such incidents cannot be tolerated.