Mamata Slams Modi For Double Standards On Muslim Hospitality, Urges INDIA Bloc Unity

Regarding the Waqf Amendment Act, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She said that the ruling party was "against Muslims" while Muslim-majority countries were welcoming her.

Speaking to a group of Muslim clerics, Banerjee drew attention to what she saw as a contradiction in the BJP's position. In reference to the Prime Minister's trips to West Asian nations, she said, "You are against Muslims in India, but when you go to Saudi Arabia or Dubai, whose hospitality do you take?" According to Banerjee, the BJP's foreign policy was inconsistent with its domestic rhetoric.

Banerjee called on the opposition INDIA group to "stay united and fight together" in their resistance to the Waqf Amendment Act. She emphasized that the issue would affect others in the future and was not limited to the Muslim community. It's against you today. It might be against someone else tomorrow. She cautioned, "Now they want to bring the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)."

Murshidabad Violence Amid Waqf Act Protests

Banerjee's remarks followed recent violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad during a Muslim community demonstration against the Waqf Amendment Act. On April 11, the demonstrations descended into violence, killing a father and son and injuring numerous others. One more person was killed as police opened fire to bring the situation under control.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established by the West Bengal Police in response to the violence to look into the happenings. Senior officers from a variety of units, including as the Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), will be part of the SIT in order to look into what caused the disturbance and make sure the victims receive justice.

(With inputs from PTI, ANI)