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.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Friday clarified that the Supreme Court has not stayed the Waqf Amendment Act, contrary to widespread misconception, adding that the SC has instead raised questions about the Act's implications, particularly regarding the composition of religious boards.
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.
In the aftermath of violent clashes that erupted in parts of West Bengal over the Waqf Amendment Act, Governor CV Ananda Bose visited a relief camp in Par Lalpur, located in the state's Malda district, on Friday and assured proactive action.
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 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after the latter criticised the Supreme Court and demanded the resignation of the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee on Friday slammed Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal, over the Waqf Amendment Act and called the latter an "undemocratic person."
Saini alleged that the Congress brought the bill for vote bank politics and accused the party of engaging in "shoddy politics" and using the issue to create unnecessary controversy, instead of acknowledging the improvements in the amended legislation.