Overview

• Yogi Adityanath criticized Mamata Banerjee for her silence on the recent violence in Murshidabad, claiming she has allowed rioters free rein under the guise of secularism.
• Violent clashes in Murshidabad over the Waqf Amendment Act left three people dead and several injured, with the situation now under control following heavy security deployment.
• Adityanath emphasized the need for strict physical measures, including the use of force, to control unrest, rejecting dialogue as an effective solution.
• The UP Chief Minister praised the Waqf Amendment Act, asserting it would curb land misuse and facilitate the development of public infrastructure like schools and hospitals.
• Security forces, including BSF, CRPF, state police, and RAF, continue to monitor key areas in Murshidabad to prevent further violence.