Archive · 22 May 2025
BJP Accuses TMC of Anti-Hindu Brutality in Murshidabad
BJP leaders are accusing the TMC government in West Bengal of being anti-Hindu, based on a report about violence in Murshidabad.
They say the violence happened due to protests against the Waqf bill.
The report allegedly shows that TMC members, including a local councillor, were involved and that the police didn't stop the attacks.
BJP is criticizing those who haven't spoken out about the violence, and it demands action against those responsible and accountability from Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister.
BJP accuses TMC of anti-Hindu brutality in Murshidabad violence, citing a report.
Report blames TMC functionaries, including a local councillor, for violence.
BJP alleges police and civil administration failed to act, allowing violence to escalate.
Communal unrest began on April 8, following protests against the Waqf Act.
BJP leaders are demanding accountability for the violence and inaction.
- Who
- BJP, TMC, Local Councillor Mehboob Alam, Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Violence in Murshidabad over the Waqf bill; BJP alleges anti-Hindu brutality and police inaction.
- When
- April 8, 2025, and after, following the promulgation of the Waqf Act
- Where
- Murshidabad, Dhulian, Suti and Samserganj, West Bengal
- Why
- To investigate Murshidabad violence, including alleged TMC involvement and police inaction.
TMC's Response
BJP's Stance
Responsibility
TMC's Response
No clear official response yet, but there was an attempt to blame outsiders initially.
BJP's Stance
BJP alleges TMC orchestrated violence; seeks accountability.
Police Response
TMC's Response
No official response has been given to address allegations of police inaction.
BJP's Stance
BJP alleges police inaction and support for the violence.
- Location
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Date of Violence
- April 8, 2025
- Alleged Perpetrators
- TMC functionaries including local councillor Mehboob Alam
- Allegations
- Anti-Hindu brutality and police inaction
- Report Source
- Fact-finding committee set up by Calcutta HC
Sources
'Police inactive and absent': What are key findings of HC-appointed panel on Murshidabad violence
Murshidabad violence fact-finding committee highlights police absence, inactivity
'They failed to stop Pahalgam': TMC's Kunal Ghosh targets BJP over 'provocative politics' on Murshidabad violence
Murshidabad violence | Police did not respond, Trinamool leader present during violence: report
Calcutta HC panel exposes TMC role in Murshidabad violence: BJP
SIT report on Murshidabad violence has exposed TMC’s ‘anti-Hindu brutality’, says BJP
