Synopsis
On April 16, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for unrest in Murshidabad over the Waqf Amendment Act, calling for President's Rule due to declining law and order.Key Takeaways
- Jagdambika Pal criticizes Mamata Banerjee's inaction.
- Pal demands President's Rule in West Bengal.
- Protests over the Waqf Act escalate.
- Banerjee accused of appealing to Muslim voters.
- Central government asserts commitment to the Constitution.
New Delhi, April 16 (NationPress) BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday launched a fierce critique against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, highlighting the recent disturbances in Murshidabad district regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Pal asserted that the law and order situation in the state has deteriorated, making the imposition of President's Rule essential.
His comments coincided with a day when, amidst protests over the amended Waqf legislation, Chief Minister Banerjee convened an urgent meeting with Muslim intellectuals and religious figures at Kolkata’s Netaji Indoor Stadium. She urged them to escalate the protests regarding the Waqf Act to New Delhi, seeking an audience with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a conversation with IANS, Jagdambika Pal criticized Banerjee for her inaction regarding the violent events and alleged that she was intentionally inciting protests.
“Violence has erupted in Murshidabad, yet as Chief Minister, she has neglected to tackle the situation. There has been no action against the protestors. Instead, she is meeting with Muslim religious leaders to contest a law that has been passed by both Houses of Parliament and sanctioned by the President of India,” Pal stated.
He accused the Chief Minister of engaging in appeasement politics aimed at rallying Muslim votes ahead of the forthcoming elections.
“She is blatantly defying a central law and inciting community tensions. This is not mere conjecture; it’s a fact. The police are ineffective, and they too are facing assaults. Nationals from Bangladesh and Rohingyas are being granted Aadhaar cards and added to voter rolls. She is jeopardizing the state’s law and order for electoral gain,” he alleged.
Responding to CM Banerjee’s remarks about the INDIA Bloc uniting over the Waqf Act, Pal questioned her grasp of constitutional law.
“If she values the judiciary, she must recognize that the Supreme Court will evaluate any law's merits. Protests and emotional displays cannot dictate legal results. The country operates on constitutional principles, not declarations from religious figures,” he remarked.
Pal further underscored that the central government is ready to enforce the law in all states and will not yield to pressure.
“Even if certain religious leaders oppose the law, the government remains committed to the Constitution and the judiciary,” he concluded.
Earlier, Mamata Banerjee had accused the Union government of inciting the recent unrest and violence in the minority-majority Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf Act.
She also held the Border Security Force accountable for its alleged inability to prevent miscreants from Bangladesh from entering Indian territory and inciting violence in Murshidabad.
