Breaking News: Murshidabad Violence Sparks Political Row, Mamata Banerjee Targets BJP in Imam Dialogue

Violent protests erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf law, leading to the tragic deaths of three people. While protests occurred across various parts of India, the situation in Murshidabad escalated rapidly into violence. In the aftermath, BJP blamed the Mamata Banerjee-led state government for appeasement politics. In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee engaged in dialogue with imams, urging peace and unity. She also invited representatives of various religions to share the stage, appealing to the people of Bengal to maintain communal harmony. Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the central government and BJP, alleging that the Murshidabad violence was a "pre-planned conspiracy" incited deliberately. She claimed that BJP orchestrated the violence to divide Hindus and Muslims, and stressed the importance of resisting such polarization. “We want peace,” she declared, warning against communal divisions. Banerjee also questioned the Centre’s role, pointing to possible cross-border links with Bangladesh and highlighting that border security lies with the BSF, not the state government. The BJP, meanwhile, took to the streets, protesting the violence and holding the state accountable. With BSF now deployed in Murshidabad, the situation is reportedly under control. The political blame game, however, continues to intensify.

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