Defying Mamata's Plea, Bengal Governor Reaches Riot-Hit Murshidabad, Meets Victims
Governor CV Ananda Bose travels by train to meet riot victims, despite West Bengal CM’s objection.
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Governor CV Ananda Bose assures detailed report to the Centre after visiting camps, hospitals, and affected families.
FACT FILE: Murshidabad Violence Overview
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Murshidabad, West Bengal |
| Cause | Protests against Waqf (Amendment) Act |
| Death Toll | 3 |
| Arrests | 274 (till now) |
| Governor’s Action | Visited victims, to send report to Centre |
| CM's Statement | Urged political leaders to avoid the region |
| Key Areas Affected | Shamsherganj, Suti, Dhuliyan, Jangipur |
| Refugee Movement | Families fled to neighboring Malda |
Governor Defies Mamata’s Plea, Reaches Violence-Hit Murshidabad by Train
Murshidabad - In a significant political development, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the violence-affected areas of Murshidabad on Friday, choosing to travel via train from Malda, despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s request to defer the visit until normalcy was restored.
The Governor’s visit follows days of communal clashes triggered by protests over the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Governor Meets Victims Who Fled Their Homes Amid Communal Clashes
On reaching Murshidabad, the Governor began meeting families displaced by the riots. Many had sought refuge in neighboring Malda after the violence.
“I am here to meet the victims, confirm the ground reality, visit hospitals and relief camps, and will send my recommendations to the Centre,” Bose told the media.
Mamata Urged Political Leaders to Avoid ‘Disturbing Normalcy’
Earlier, CM Mamata Banerjee had appealed to the Governor and all political leaders to refrain from visiting the violence-hit zone, warning that such visits might “disturb the returning normalcy” and amount to “fishing in troubled waters.”
However, defying the advisory, the Governor went ahead with the visit, stating his moral responsibility to stand by the victims.
Murshidabad Riots: Three Dead, Over 270 Arrested as Tension Lingers
The violence, which erupted on April 11 and 12 during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, claimed three lives and displaced several families. The worst-hit areas include Shamsherganj, Suti, Dhuliyan, and Jangipur.
Massive Security Deployment, 274 Arrested in Riot Aftermath
The state has deployed both the State Police and Central Paramilitary Forces in sensitive zones. So far, 274 individuals have been arrested for rioting, vandalism, and other disturbances linked to the communal flare-up.
