New Delhi [India], April 13 (ANI): After the BJP alleged that the Murshidabad violence was “state-sponsored, state-protected, and state-encouraged targeted violence against Hindus,” RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha stated that the social harmony of the nation is the responsibility of both the central and state governments.
Speaking to ANI, Jha took a swipe at the BJP over their allegations of “targeted violence” on Hindus, stating, “Kitni jagah ye card kheloge, ghis chuka hai. The time has come for PM Modi to break his silence. The country’s social country is responsibility of Centre and all state governments… because if country will remain, then only there will be elections and parties would win and lose them.”
Condemning the Murshidabad violence, the RJD MP termed it an “unfortunate” incident and said that it shouldn’t happen. He further urged people to show peaceful resistance.
“Whatever is happening is unfortunate. This should not happen. On behalf of my party, I will request everyone to have a peaceful resistance. Let us follow the path shown by Gandhiji. The matter is in court. My party is also a petitioner… We know that injustice done due to the misinterpretation of Article 26 will be addressed… I believe that Mamata Banerjee led TMC government will control this…” Jha said.
Earlier today, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a scathing attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the recent violence in Murshidabad.
Poonawalla accused the State of enabling “state-sponsored, state-protected, and state-encouraged targeted violence against Hindus.” Poonawalla claimed that Hindus are being forced to migrate, with temples vandalized and idols demolished.
“Bengal is burning, and Mamata Banerjee’s govt is completely responsible for this. This is state-sponsored, state-protected, State-encouraged targeted violence against Hindus. Hindus are being forced to migrate, and idols in temples are being demolished. We also saw how the saffron flag was taken down. This is happening in the land of Swami Vivekananda. We saw that Hindu houses are being set on fire, and selectively, their shops are being set on fire. The way Hindus are being harassed, Mamata Banerjee should be ashamed that she is still engaged in appeasement…,” he said.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Police have arrested a total of 150 individuals in connection with the recent violence in the Murshidabad district, which was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Adequate police forces have been deployed in Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and other affected areas to maintain order, according to a statement by the police.
On Saturday, a special bench of the Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of central forces “immediately” in Murshidabad in the wake of widespread violence in the district during the protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act that resulted in three deaths so far.
Advocate Anish Mukherjee, representing West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, filed a PIL seeking the deployment of central forces and an NIA probe. He said, “For several days now, we have been witnessing widespread violence throughout the state of West Bengal, particularly in the Murshidabad district.”
The high court also instructed both the Mamata government and the Centre to submit detailed reports on the situation. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on April 17.
Security was also heightened in Jangipur following violent protests that damaged public property. According to a police official, the demonstrations were in response to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, but the situation has now stabilised. (ANI)
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