Some still trying to link this to vote bank politics...: Madhya Pradesh CM on Murshidabad violence

ANI April 9, 2025 193 views

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has strongly criticized the Congress and West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee over violent protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. The CM argued that the reforms are designed to protect poor Muslims' rights and address property management irregularities. Violent clashes erupted in Murshidabad, with opposition leaders like Suvendu Adhikari alleging deliberate provocation and vote bank politics. The incident highlights the ongoing political tension surrounding religious property reforms in India.

"Why are those who opposed the Waqf reforms suddenly panicking?" - CM Mohan Yadav
Indore, April 9: After violence broke out in Jangipur area in Murshidabad district during Waqf Amendment Act protests, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav urged the Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to recognize the importance of reforms, apologize, and support measures that would benefit the weaker sections of the Muslim community.

Key Points

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Waqf Amendment Act sparks violent protests in Murshidabad district

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CM Yadav accuses Congress of vote bank politics

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Suvendu Adhikari claims antisocial elements disrupting peace

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Violence erupts during demonstration against property reforms

Speaking to the media, CM Yadav stated that the reforms were always aimed at protecting the rights of poor Muslims and addressing the irregularities in the management of Waqf properties.

"Why are those who opposed the Waqf reforms suddenly panicking? We had always said that this was about the rights of the poor Muslims. The community across the country has now recognised the irregularities and the misuse of Waqf properties... Yet, some are still trying to link this to vote bank politics and the Congress party's conspiracy has been exposed. I hope that Congress, along with leaders like Mamata Banerjee, will acknowledge this, apologise and act in the true interest of the Muslim community - especially its weaker sections - by supporting justice and reform," CM Mohan Yadav said.

Violence erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Tuesday during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, with clashes between demonstrators and police resulting in stone-pelting and torched police vehicles.

West Bengal Legislative Assembly's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, posted a video on X on Tuesday, allegedly showing images of the violent clashes that broke out in the area.

He claimed that certain "anti-social" elements were burning public property, burning police cars and "spreading chaos" in the name of protests. He also accused the state government of doing "vote bank politics."

"Antisocial elements are taking to the streets, burning Govt & Public properties and spreading chaos in the name of protest. This is not dissent, it's destruction and is absolutely unconstitutional. The WB Govt and Administration are failing to maintain law & order, because they are deliberately turning a blind eye to protect the ruling party's vote bank," read Adhikari's post on X.

BJP's incharge of Information & Technology Dept and co incharge of party's West Bengal unit, Amit Malviya accused CM Banerjee of "going silent" and trying to "supress the truth."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
The CM makes a valid point about protecting the rights of poor Muslims. Too often, reforms get politicized when they're actually meant to help people. Hope the violence stops soon 🙏
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Shazia M.
As a Muslim woman, I welcome reforms that bring transparency to Waqf properties. But why can't this be discussed peacefully? The violence only hurts our community's image.
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Priya T.
Respectfully disagree with the CM's framing. The timing and handling of these reforms could have been better to avoid such reactions. Both sides need to de-escalate now.
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Amit R.
Burning public property is never justified! The state govt needs to take stronger action against these violent protesters. This isn't protest, it's vandalism.
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Neha S.
The situation is so complex 😔 Can we please focus on solutions rather than blame games? Poor communities suffer the most when politics turns violent like this.

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