Congress MP Imran Masood on Saturday said that he staunchly opposes the violence in West Bengal that occured due to the Waqf bill protests. Masood said that it is not only the fight for the Muslims but for the constitution of India.
Violence erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, with clashes between demonstrators and police resulting in stone-pelting and torched police vehicles.
BJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged that the police were not taking action against the culprits.
Reacting to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma statement that "state remained peaceful amid the Waqf Act," All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary Rafiqul Islam on Saturday said that the Assam CM should not be under the "illusion" as the Muslims in the state are
Taking to social media X, Adhikari said that the protest was a 'premeditated act of violence' and an 'assault on democracy and governance' by the Jihadist forces.
"Hindus' security is the responsibility of Mamata Banerjee along with Muslims. Murshidabad violence shows Hindus are forced to flee West Bengal... It is unfortunate that this is happening in front of the state government," Singh told reporters in Begusarai.
"Is it right for the Leader of Opposition to not say anything during the long discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, i.e. to remain silent despite the opposition's allegation that it is a case of violation of the Constitution like the CAA? It is natural that there is anger i
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that the state largely remained peaceful despite minor protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. He praised the Assam Police for ensuring calm and highlighted the unity of people ahead of the Bohag Bihu celebrations.
Security was heightened in the Jangipur subdivision of West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Saturday after demonstrations opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent, resulting in damage to public property.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Waqf (Amendment) Act asserting that his party is completely oppose it (Waqf Act)