Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Sinha Criticizes Mamata Over Murshidabad Unrest
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Synopsis
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has criticized Mamata Banerjee for her government's failure to maintain law and order in Murshidabad, West Bengal, amidst growing tensions and violence following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Key Takeaways
- Vijay Kumar Sinha condemns Mamata Banerjee for unrest in Murshidabad.
- Claims of police negligence towards victims.
- Accusation of targeting Hindus in West Bengal.
- Call for Central government intervention.
- Protests arise against the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Patna, April 19 (NationPress) Following the outbreak of violence and unrest in Murshidabad, a district in West Bengal, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha fiercely criticized Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of the neighboring eastern state, for her inability to uphold law and order.
Sinha accused the West Bengal administration of being "silent" regarding the violent acts against those who support Sanatan Dharma, alleging that a specific community is being protected while the Hindu community endures oppression.
“Individuals who seek police assistance are being disregarded. Officers are turning off their phones and advising victims to remain indoors. What kind of governance is Mamata Banerjee implementing in West Bengal?” he questioned.
He further charged Mamata Banerjee with attempting to “transform West Bengal into Bangladesh,” asserting that Hindus are being targeted in a manner reminiscent of incidents across the border.
Describing the situation as “alarming,” Sinha urged the Central government to intervene, while assuring that the Centre is vigilantly observing the developments in West Bengal.
The turmoil follows the recent passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament, which has been enacted into law after receiving the President’s approval.
Numerous Muslim organizations have initiated protests against the legislation, leading to heightened tensions in various parts of West Bengal, including Murshidabad.
In the midst of the controversy, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha also voiced strong criticism towards the BJP, advocating for the repeal of the Waqf Amendment Act.
“They (BJP) may govern with a majority, yet they lack the moral authority to lead the nation,” Jha remarked.
He compared the ongoing protests to the farmers' agitation, predicting that the central government would eventually be compelled to rescind the Waqf law similar to the rollback of farm laws on Guru Nanak Jayanti.
