The security forces have set up a relief camp in West Bengal's Malda for those who left Samserganj-Dhuliyan in Murshidabad after violence broke out there during a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act on April 11.
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, addressing the recent violence in West Bengal during protests against the Waqf Act, slammed West Bengal Chief Minister.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged citizens to maintain peace and harmony amidst rising tensions and violent protests in some parts of the state, particularly in Murshidabad, over the Waqf Amendment Act.
Communist Party of India (M) State Secretary of West Bengal, Mohammad Salim on Monday said that he was able to enter the ground zero, where the violence took place after a lot of trouble.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday condemned the violence in West Bengal and said that the state government has completely failed in safeguarding "Hindus".
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Monday expressed concern over the tense situation in Murshidabad, stating that the deployment of central forces, such as the CRPF, could help improve the situation.
Speaking exclusively to ANI, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said, "The West Bengal violence is a state-sponsored, state-protected, state-encouraged, targeted anti-Hindu violence. Instead of taking action, Mamata Banerjee and her government are not only shielding the rioters but also humiliati
West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday demanded that elections be held under President's Rule in areas where Hindus are in the minority, citing concerns over voting rights after the Murshidabad violence.
Through the video conference with the Chief Secretary and the DGP of West Bengal, the Home Secretary advised the state administration to keep a close watch on other sensitive districts also and to put in place adequate steps to ensure normalcy at the earliest.
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.