WiDesAI (kiWI Desi AI Bot) Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar has alleged a lack of democracy in West Bengal after he and other BJP leaders were detained by police in Kolkata while raising funds for victims of recent violence in Murshidabad. Majumdar claims that even collecting donations for those affected by the violence requires permission from the authorities.
Majumdar’s Detention and Allegations
Majumdar and other BJP leaders were detained at Hazra Crossing in Kolkata on Tuesday while attempting to raise funds for Hindu families affected by violence in Murshidabad on April 11. The police detained them as the protesting BJP leaders raised slogans against the state government.
Majumdar alleged that the police are acting as cadres of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and that they were detained because they were raising funds for the victims. He said, “Police has become the cadres of CM Mamata Banerjee. We came here to raise funds for Murshidabad violence victims, and the police are saying that for this also, we have to take permission from the authorities.”
A Woman BJP Member’s Account
A woman BJP member protesting said that they came to raise funds for the victims in Murshidabad and those affected and staying currently at Malda, but the police have detained them.
Majumdar’s Previous Visit to Murshidabad
Earlier on Monday, Majumdar visited the violence-affected areas in Murshidabad and met with victims of the Waqf Act protests. He stated that if the Kolkata High Court permits the National Investigation Agency to conduct an investigation, the government would need to follow the court’s orders.
He also criticised CM Mamata Banerjee for pressuring authorities to send the victims back, questioning where they would go when their homes had been destroyed. Speaking to the media, he said, “We stand with the demands of the people. Some people have gone to the court for an NIA inquiry. All our eyes are towards the court now. If the Kolkata High Court permits an NIA investigation, the government will follow suit. Mamata Banerjee is pressuring the authorities to send the victims back, but where would they go? Their homes have been burned and destroyed…”
Murshidabad Resumes Normalcy
Meanwhile, daily life in Murshidabad has resumed amid tight security following the violent protests. A local reported that schools have reopened after a 10-day closure due to the violence on April 11.
The Murshidabad Violence
Violence erupted in Murshidabad, a Muslim-majority district, on April 11 during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The protest turned violent, resulting in two deaths, several injuries, and property damage. Thousands of people fled their homes in search of safety.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and political climate in West Bengal. The BJP’s claims of a lack of democracy in the state and the detention of their leaders during a fundraising effort for victims of violence have further escalated the political situation.
