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‘Enemies of West Bengal’: On 1st visit to riot-hit Murshidabad, CM Mamata blames BJP for stoking communal tensions

5May

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‘Enemies of West Bengal’: On 1st visit to riot-hit Murshidabad, CM Mamata blames BJP for stoking communal tensions

Making her first visit to Murshidabad since communal violence erupted in the region, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday mounted a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of engineering unrest through divisive politics and “pre-planned” provocation. The violence in Murshidabad followed the passage of the amended Waqf Bill in April, which mandates the inclusion of non-Muslim members on Waqf boards and requires Muslim donors to certify their religious affiliation for the previous five years. The Bill sparked heated exchanges in Parliament, with opposition parties warning that it could erode minority rights. The CM, who has been criticised for her delayed visit to riot-scarred town, accused that the BJP of actively obstructing her from meeting victims’ ...

Restoration of damaged temples in riot-hit Murshidabad to begin on Akshaya Tritiya: Suvendu

28Apr

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Restoration of damaged temples in riot-hit Murshidabad to begin on Akshaya Tritiya: Suvendu

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said the reconstruction and restoration of damaged temples in riot-hit Murshidabad district in West Bengal would commence on Akshaya Tritiya. Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in the assembly, said all rituals would be performed during the “purification” of such temples. Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 30 this year. “At present, these temples bear the marks of heinous, condemnable, and barbaric assaults by jihadis,” he claimed, adding that a “total of nine temples were attacked and damaged”. As pledged earlier, on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, i.e. on 30th April, 2025 we will start the rebuilding and restoration process of the vandalised Hindu Temples of the Murshidabad district, which came under the heinous, reprehensible and disgra...

‘Muslim commissioner’: Hours after rap from Nadda, Nishikant targets ex-CEC for criticism of waqf law

20Apr

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‘Muslim commissioner’: Hours after rap from Nadda, Nishikant targets ex-CEC for criticism of waqf law

New Delhi: Within hours of getting a rap from BJP president J.P. Nadda, who declared that the party rejects his statements on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India, party MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on former chief election commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi, branding him a “Muslim commissioner, not an election commissioner” over his criticism of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. A four-time Lok Sabha MP, Dubey was responding to an X post by Quraishi in which he said the new law was “undoubtedly a blatantly sinister/evil plan of the government to grab Muslim lands”. “You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim commissioner. The maximum number of Bangladeshi infiltrators were made voters in Jharkhand’s Santhalpargana during your tenure,” the BJP leader alleged. ...

BJP to highlight waqf law ‘benefits’ in Christian-dominated districts of Kerala, 13 other states

17Apr

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BJP to highlight waqf law ‘benefits’ in Christian-dominated districts of Kerala, 13 other states

New Delhi: Amid a raging row over The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, the BJP is preparing to organise “Isai Sadbhav” meetings in areas with Christian concentration in Kerala and 13 other states to counter the Opposition’s “fake narrative” and highlight how the legislation ‘positively impacts’ other communities. The party has already announced the launch of its awareness campaign called the ‘Waqf Sudhar Janjagran Abhiyan’ from 20 April to 5 May, and the Christian outreach events are part this initiative. Under the “Isai Sadbhav” programme, at least one meeting will be organised in each district in key states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. Show Full ...

Before violence in Murshidabad, warning signs on social media

16Apr

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Before violence in Murshidabad, warning signs on social media

Rumours on WhatsApp groups, fake social media accounts and mass mobilisation came together to form the perfect storm in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, which was rocked by communal violence last week in the wake of the new Waqf law.Following the violence, which claimed three lives, police have blocked 1,093 social media accounts and arrested 221 people. Senior officials from the state police and the district administration, as well as residents The Indian Express spoke to, said that several outfits had called rallies to protest against the new law. The first sign of trouble was on April 8, when protesters clashed with police in Umarpur on National Highway 12 and torched two police jeeps. Story continues below this ad “When the first incident of violence was recorded, police use...

9 arrested in Bengal’s Bhangar after Waqf protestors clash with police

15Apr

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9 arrested in Bengal’s Bhangar after Waqf protestors clash with police

Following Monday’s “hooliganism” in the Bhangar division, which erupted during protests demanding the withdrawal of the Waqf Amendment Act, Kolkata Police said they have made a total of nine arrests. According to police sources, eight individuals were arrested from Uttar Kashipore, and one was arrested from Chandaneswar. Authorities have stated that the “search is on to arrest others.” “So far, nine have been arrested, raids are on, no one involved will be spared,” said a senior Kolkata Police official. The arrests followed an overnight search operation. Initially, three individuals were arrested during the night, with the remaining six being taken into custody “after conducting a search late at night.” Story continues below this ad The arrested individuals face “multiple ...

Bengal communal violence: ‘We have become refugees in our own land… We may never return’

15Apr

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Bengal communal violence: ‘We have become refugees in our own land… We may never return’

Murshidabad Violence Update: Her eight-day-old baby in her lap, Saptami Mondol (24) sat on a tarpaulin sheet inside a classroom of a high school in Parlalpur, which has been converted into a shelter after communal violence broke out in West Bengal’s Murshidabad last week.Saptami, who is among the 400 men, women and children taking refuge at the school after fleeing their homes, is unsure if she will ever return to her village — located across the Ganga or 60 kilometres by road. The violence over the new Waqf law has already claimed three lives, including father and son Hargobindo Das (72) and Chandan Das (40), who were dragged out of their home by a mob and killed. Story continues below this ad While more than 200 arrests have been made and police claim the situation is no...

Murshidabad Waqf protests: Senior BSF officer to reassess deployment of forces, Governor directs relief efforts

14Apr

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Murshidabad Waqf protests: Senior BSF officer to reassess deployment of forces, Governor directs relief efforts

Amidst a tense but reportedly controlled situation in Murshidabad and parts of Malda in West Bengal following violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, Ravi Gandhi, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, is scheduled to visit the affected areas. According to senior BSF officials, Gandhi will inspect all the troubled spots to comprehensively understand the ground reality. The visit is expected to lead to a reassessment of the current deployment of BSF personnel. “There could be changes in deployment after his visit. BSF personnel will be mobilised accordingly,” a senior BSF official stated, indicating a potential strategic reshuffle based on the ADG’s observations. Currently, nine BSF companies are deployed in the affected regions. The...

Protests against Waqf law | At Bengal’s Ground Zero, grief and fear cut across divide: ‘Who will give justice?’

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Protests against Waqf law | At Bengal’s Ground Zero, grief and fear cut across divide: ‘Who will give justice?’

“We kept calling the police after the attacks started. No one answered. Even after they hacked my husband and father-in-law to death, the bodies lay near our house for three hours,” said 32-year-old Pinki Das, clutching her six-year-old daughter who was seated on her lap, on Sunday. The father and son were among the three killed in the violence Friday, and at least 15 policemen were injured. Later, the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of Central Armed Forces in the affected areas. According to the state government, over 150 people have been arrested so far. Story continues below this ad “Who will give me justice? How will we live now?” asked Pinki, recalling the “terrifying” moments when her home, in Jafrabad village under the Samserganj police station, was rans...

Waqf protests spiral in Murshidabad, 3 killed; court orders deployment of central forces

12Apr

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Waqf protests spiral in Murshidabad, 3 killed; court orders deployment of central forces

Protests that began in the wake of Parliament passing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill spiralled into violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad, where three people were killed, 15 police personnel injured, and 118 arrested. Appealing for calm, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked people not to do “non-religious activity in the name of religion” and said the law will not be enacted in the state. The Calcutta High Court, meanwhile, ordered that central forces be deployed in Murshidabad until Thursday.Protests started in some districts in the state shortly after the Bill was passed, with various outfits taking out rallies where people participated. According to the police, one of the deceased received bullet injuries at the Sajurmore crossing area on Friday. He is yet to be identified. A father and son,...

Protest against Waqf law turns violent in Murshidabad again, TMC MP’s office ransacked

11Apr

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Protest against Waqf law turns violent in Murshidabad again, TMC MP’s office ransacked

Violence erupted in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on Friday again during a protest against the amended Waqf law as people torched a police jeep and ransacked several vehicles and motorbikes in Jangipur area. The office of local TMC MP Khalilur Rehman was also ransacked. A huge contingent of police force has been deployed in the area and prohibitory orders have been imposed. Internet services have also been suspended in the district. Story continues below this ad “Police have been deployed and they are dominating the area. We are ascertaining the damages,” Murshidabad District Magistrate Rajarshi Mitra told The Indian Express. According to police, hundreds of people blocked National Highway 12 at Shajurmore crossing near Dhulian under Jangipur subdivision on Thursday ...

BJP MP’s remarks on ‘jewish ally of Prophet’ revive historical puzzle: who was Rabbi Mukhayriq

7Apr

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BJP MP’s remarks on ‘jewish ally of Prophet’ revive historical puzzle: who was Rabbi Mukhayriq

New Delhi: The concept of waqf (the Islamic practice of charitable endowments) has long ignited political, religious, and historical debates in India. The latest catalyst was The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which received the assent of the President of India Sunday after its passage in both Houses of Parliament last week. It was during the discussion on the legislation in the Lok Sabha that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Jharkhand’s Godda Nishikant Dubey said Rabbi Mukhayriq, a Jewish scholar who is believed to have fought alongside the Prophet Muhammad in the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE, was the first to dedicate his orchard as waqf to the Prophet. The claim added an unexpected interfaith dimension to the ongoing discourse on waqf. Show Full Article “Waq...