New Delhi. Violence has taken place in Murshidabad district of West Bengal against the Waqf law. The miscreants vandalized stoning and burnt several police vehicles. The protesters blocked National Highway No. 12. At present, there is tension in the area and the police is trying to control the situation and open the jam. According to the information, a demonstration against Waqf law was called by Muslim organizations in Umarpur-Banipur area of Raghunathganj police station area. The protesters attempted to take out the procession, which the police stopped, and people were furious and stoned the police, in response, the police also lathi -charged.
VIDEO | West Bengal: People Hold Protest Against Waqf (Amendment) Law in Jangipur, Murshidabad. Protest Turned Violent as They Allegedly Vandalized A Police Vehicle and Set it on Fire.
(Full video available on pti videos – https://t.co/n147tvqrqz pic.twitter.com/guuu0rsrqqo
– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) April 8, 2025
On seeing this, the protesters became furious and started violence. Stones started throwing stones at the police, some people including policemen have also suffered minor injuries. The protesters are demanding to withdraw the Waqf law, they say that the protest will continue until the law is back. The Murshidabad district is a Muslim dominated area from where the incident took place. Ever since the Waqf Amendment Bill introduced the government in Parliament, it was being opposed. After passing the bill from Parliament, the government sent it to President Draupadi Murmu. After the President’s approval, the Bill has now become law.
Muslim mobiles have taken to the streets of Murshidabad, Openly Calling for Defiance of the Constitution in Protest Against the Waqf Act.
“সংবিধান মানছি না, মানবো” না “
(I do not accept the Constitution, and I Never will.)West Bengal Home Minister Mamata Bnerjee Must Eather Wake… pic.twitter.com/hmmepsmdfu
– Amit Malviya (@Amitmalviya) April 8, 2025
On the other hand, BJP leader Amit Malviya shared the video of violent demonstrations on his social media account and wrote, “The Muslim crowd has come out on the streets of Murshidabad and is openly calling for the disregard of the Constitution in protest against the Waqf Act.” He further wrote, enough happened and with this demanded Mamata Banerjee’s resignation. Malaviya wrote, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should either wake up and control the situation or resign from her post.
