A day after visiting a relief camp in Lalpur across Malda district of West Bengal, Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose on Saturday met the victims of violence erupted during the protest against Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad, the state, and said the victims wanted “a sense of security”.
Governor Bose further said that he would discuss the demands of the victims with the Central and State Governments and stressed the need to take active steps to resolve their concerns.
Bose told reporters, “They want a sense of security and certainly some other demands or suggestions given by them. All these will be considered. I will pick it up before the Government of India and the State Government for appropriate action. I will follow it. I once asked them to feel free to talk to me. The phone number is also given in contact with them. We will be in contact.
Earlier in the day, Bose said that he would visit more places on Saturday and meet people affected by violence in Murshidabad district. Bose told ANI, “This is the expansion of tomorrow’s journey. I will visit more places today and meet the affected people.”
On Friday, the Governor visited a relief camp at Lalpur located in Malda district of the state and assured active action. Bose told ANI, “I met family members living in this camp. I held a detailed discussion with him. I heard his complaints and understood his feelings. He also told me about his needs.
Meanwhile, a delegation of the Commission led by National Women’s Commission Chairman Vijaya Rahatkar today visited the violence affected Murshidabad area and said that it would submit its report to the Center.
Rahatkar said that the Commission will put the demands of the people before the government. Talking to media persons, Rahatkar said, “The pain that these people have to face is inhuman. We will put their demands in front of the government …”
Regarding meeting the family of father-son pair in Zafarabad, who was allegedly killed in violent protests, Reliefca said they did not have words to describe the pain of the family. The NCW president said, “These people are in so much pain that I am not able to speak right now. I do not have words to express their pain.”
Three people were killed and several others were injured in the violence. In addition, many families have been displaced, many of which have gone to Pakur district of Jharkhand, while others have taken refuge in relief camps set up in Malda.
