'Laton Ke Bhoot...': UP CM Yogi Attacks Mamata Banerjee Govt Over Murshidabad Violence

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has come down heavily on the Mamata Banerjee government over the violence in Murshidabad, which began as a protest against the Waqf Act, last week.

What UP CM Yogi Said?

Speaking at an event in Hardoi, he said, "Bengal is burning. The Chief Minister of the state is silent. She calls rioters 'messengers of peace'. But those who understand only force won't listen to words. In the name of secularism, they have given complete freedom to rioters to create unrest. The entire Murshidabad has been on fire for the last week, yet the government remains silent. Such anarchy must be brought under control,"

'Danda Only Treatment For Rioters'

He then said that "danda" is the "only treatment for rioters". "Laton ke bhoot baaton se kahan manne wale hain (Those who understand only force, won't understand words)," the UP CM added.

Adityanath then attacked the Congress and the Samajwadi Party for remaining mute spectators. He stated, "They (rioters) are issuing threats after threats. They are shamelessly supporting what happened in Bangladesh. If they like Bangladesh, they should go there. Why are they being a burden on India?"

The violence that broke out on Friday in three border areas of West Bengal's Murshidabad has taken three lives. Fearing for life, many people homes have fled the region. The rioters have attacked homes and properties, creating unrest.

The preliminary probe has revealed the involvement of Bangladeshi infiltrators due to which the MHA is closely working with the state authorities, according to a report in The Times Of India. At least three people have lost in the violence triggered against the Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Act. Many Hindu families have fled to Malda over the communal unrest in the border region.

On its part, the Bengal authorities have taken 200 people into custody and 11 FIRs have been filed since the violence broke out on Friday.