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Governor and NCW Urge Action Following Murshidabad Communal Violence

West Bengal Governor and NCW delegation meet victims, pledge security reforms as VHP demands President's Rule and TMC alleges political bias.

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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, meeting victims and pledging to advocate for permanent BSF deployments and justice for affected families.
  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) committed to submitting a report to the Centre, emphasizing the need for central force camps to ensure safety in the region.
  • The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged nationwide protests, demanding President's Rule in West Bengal and inquiries into the violence, which left three dead and displaced hundreds.
  • The ruling Trinamool Congress criticized the NCW and Governor's visits, accusing them of political motives aimed at destabilizing the state government.
  • Authorities have reported over 274 arrests and initial estimates of widespread property damage, with over 250 homes and 100 shops vandalized during the unrest.