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Violent Protests Erupt in West Bengal, 3 Dead

4/15/2025

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Summary

Mamata Banerjee Urges Calm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for calm as violent protests over the amended Waqf Act erupted in Murshidabad, claiming three lives and causing significant destruction. She condemned those fueling the chaos and urged for peaceful demonstrations. Meanwhile, the BJP criticized the TMC's inability to ensure safety, prompting the deployment of central forces to restore order.

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Supreme Court Investigates Protests

A Supreme Court petition demands a Special Investigation Team to investigate the deadly protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sparked by the Waqf Amendment Act, which claimed three lives. The petition condemns the state government’s inability to uphold peace. However, police report a slow return to normalcy as shops reopen and families come back home.

History

Historical Context

Recent violent protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal, over the Waqf Amendment Act echo historical tensions in the region, notably the Naxalbari uprising of 1967. That revolt arose from agrarian discontent and government repression, leading to decades of political unrest. The current unrest reflects ongoing struggles over minority rights and governance, reminiscent of past conflicts that have shaped West Bengal's political landscape.

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Mamata Banerjee Urges Calm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for calm as violent protests over the amended Waqf Act erupted in Murshidabad, claiming three lives and causing significant destruction. She condemned those fueling the chaos and urged for peaceful demonstrations. Meanwhile, the BJP criticized the TMC's inability to ensure safety, prompting the deployment of central forces to restore order.

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