Protests were seen in different parts across the country since the creation of Waqf Amendment Act. But the limits of protest in Murshidabad in West Bengal crossed when the protests became fierce. After the riots erupting, Governor CV Bose will be on a visit to the ground zero along with the delegation of the National Commission for Women on Saturday.
Significantly, after the Waqf Amendment Bill passed from the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, it became a law with the consent of the President. Since then, the political movement is fast. Meanwhile, riots also erupted in Murshidabad, Bengal on 11 April, in which a total of 3 people died, several others were injured. The violence caused a lot of loss of property, while many residents had to take shelter in the Refugee Camp and many people had to leave the state.
Bengal Governor C.V. Anand Bose visited a relief camp in Lalpur, located in Malda district of the state on Friday and assured active action.
Talking to ANI after his visit, Governor Bose said, “I met family members living in the camp. I discussed with him in detail. I heard his complaints and understood his feelings. He also made me aware of his needs. Certainly, active action would be taken.”
Meanwhile, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said that what happened in Murshidabad was ‘eye -opening’. He referred to the violence after the protests over the Waqf Amendment Act earlier this month.
Paul told reporters on Friday, “He (NCW team) should go there, what happened in Murshidabad is going to open the eyes … The whole country is seeing what is happening … Jihadi Sanatani people’s houses, shops and temples are burning … Is this Syria, Afghanistan or Pakistan? … We need a national investigative agency to investigate what happened and (Chief Minister) Was…”
On April 17, the chairman of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar met the families affected by the Murshidabad violence at a shelter home in Malda district.
Talking to reporters, Vijaya Rahatkar said, “Everyone should be sensitive to women and this sensitivity can ensure justice for women. This type of situation arises when there is a lack of sensitivity.”
Vijaya Raharatkar reached Kolkata on Thursday evening to lead the investigation of the recent violence.
Reliefkar, who is part of the inquiry committee constituted by the National Commission for Women, is visiting the affected areas including Malda and Murshidabad and on a three -day visit. He said that the purpose of his visit is to boost the morale of women suffering from communal unrest.
