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Calls for President’s Rule Intensify Following Murshidabad Violence

Political and social tensions escalate as investigations continue into deadly clashes over the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal.

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West Bengal BJP President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, along with victims of Murshidabad violence, during a sit-in protest outside Bhawani Bhawan on April 16.
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National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar meets the families affected by the Murshidabad violence at a shelter home in Malda on Friday.

Overview

  • West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited violence-hit Murshidabad, condemning the unrest as 'barbaric' and pledging 'proactive action' to support affected families.
  • A National Commission for Women delegation described the violence as 'horrific,' urging the state government to take accountability and ensure the safety of displaced individuals.
  • BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty reiterated demands for President’s Rule and Army deployment during upcoming elections, warning of potential future violence if the current government retains power.
  • Pro-Hindu organizations, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad, staged nationwide protests alleging targeted violence against Hindus and accusing the state government of inaction.
  • Approximately 400 people, primarily women and children, remain displaced in relief camps, while over 274 arrests have been made as investigations into the clashes continue.