BJP Condemns Mamata Banerjee's Opposition to Waqf Act as Simple Appeasement Politics
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Synopsis
BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya condemned Mamata Banerjee's stance against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling it an act of appeasement. He highlighted issues of corruption related to Waqf properties and criticized the state government's handling of protests.
Key Takeaways
- BJP criticizes Mamata Banerjee's stance on Waqf Act.
- Claims of corruption surrounding Waqf properties in West Bengal.
- Concerns over police handling of protests against the Waqf Act.
- Allegations of coercive tactics by the Trinamool Congress.
- Growing unity among people to remove Trinamool from power.
Kolkata, April 9 (NationPress) Samik Bhattacharya, a BJP Rajya Sabha member and spokesperson in West Bengal, criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resistance to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, labeling it as nothing more than appeasement politics.
“It is unacceptable for a Chief Minister to declare that she will prevent the execution of a central act within the state. This is purely appeasement politics. Nonetheless, many educated individuals from the Muslim community are supporting the new act,” Bhattacharya stated to IANS.
He asserted that numerous corruption cases are linked to Waqf properties in West Bengal.
“In Kolkata, there are two upscale clubs operating on large parcels of land identified as Waqf properties. While they pay rent, it is exceedingly minimal. These vested interests fear the new act, which is why they are attempting to mislead the public. The Chief Minister is also supporting their concerns. Her primary objective is to secure the 30 percent Muslim vote for the Trinamool Congress,” Bhattacharya alleged.
He also criticized the state administration and Kolkata Police for their handling of demonstrations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
“In Murshidabad’s Jangipur, police have been reluctant to act against protesters engaging in vandalism under the guise of Waqf protests. Every organization has the right to protest any act, but vandalism should not be tolerated,” he remarked.
Moreover, he claimed that the police in Kolkata are using excessive force against dismissed school employees.
“As the population dynamics in West Bengal's border districts change rapidly, the ruling party appears oblivious to the situation,” Bhattacharya added.
“Regrettably, some members of the state cabinet are supporting groups that are chanting anti-Indian and anti-Constitution slogans,” he continued.
He also remarked that the people of West Bengal are coming together to remove the Trinamool Congress from power.
“The Trinamool Congress and the state government are employing coercive tactics against ‘genuine’ candidates solely to protect ‘tainted’ individuals who secured jobs through bribery, along with ruling party leaders who accepted money for jobs,” Bhattacharya concluded.
