Archive · 22 May 2025
BJP, TMC Clash Over Murshidabad Violence Report
In Murshidabad, there was violence during protests.
The BJP and TMC are arguing about what happened.
The BJP says TMC leaders were there and that police did not help.
A report found that the police didn't respond to calls for help.
The TMC says they did what they needed to do to help after the violence.
The government has provided help, arrested people, and is investigating.
The BJP says the violence targeted Hindus, and the TMC says the BJP is using the event for political gain.
BJP alleges TMC leaders were present during Murshidabad violence.
A fact-finding report highlighted police inaction and lack of response.
Violence occurred on April 11-12 in Samserganj and Dhulian areas.
Three lives were lost, and hundreds were displaced in the violence.
TMC accuses BJP of political propaganda and defends its response.
- Who
- Mobs, including some TMC leaders (according to BJP), and police.
- What
- Communal violence, including targeted attacks, leading to deaths and displacement.
- When
- April 11-12
- Where
- Samserganj and Dhulian areas of Murshidabad, West Bengal.
- Why
- Violence erupted over protests regarding the Waqt (Amendment) Act.
Trinamool Congress
Bharatiya Janata Party
Police Inaction
Trinamool Congress
TMC says state administration and police fulfilled duties after the unrest.
Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP alleges police did not respond to calls; report highlights lack of response.
Role of TMC Leaders
Trinamool Congress
TMC accuses BJP of politically motivated propaganda.
Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP claims TMC leaders were involved.
Nature of Violence
Trinamool Congress
TMC attributes the violence to outsiders and questions report's objectivity.
Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP says violence was targeted towards Hindus.
- Incident Location
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Date of Attacks
- April 11-12
- Deaths
- Three
- Arrests
- Over 300
- Trigger
- Waqt (Amendment) Act protests
