What was intended as a progressive legislative reform to end the exploitation of Waqf properties has now laid bare the entrenched radicalism simmering in certain pockets of India. The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025—touted by the BJP-led government as a landmark step towards transparency and accountability in the management of religious endowments—has triggered a wave of violent unrest, especially from hardline factions.
Violent protests have flared up in several Indian cities following the enactment of the law. The most alarming incidents occurred in Murshidabad, West Bengal, where communal violence erupted after Friday prayers. Hindu households were attacked, shops vandalized, and entire communities forced to flee amid chaos. Mobs resorted to stone-pelting, arson, and issued direct threats to Hindus, turning the area into a scene of fear and lawlessness. Authorities have arrested over 150 individuals, yet the situation remains volatile.
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BJP leader Tarun Chugh likened Mamata Banerjee to a "modern Jinnah," accusing her of compromising Hindu safety for minority appeasement. He condemned her silence over the deaths of three people in Murshidabad. BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla called it "state-sponsored violence" against Hindus, blaming the TMC for temple desecration, forced migration, and targeted arson.
"Why hasn't Mamata Banerjee condemned the hate speech against Hindus? Is it silence approval?" BJP's Bengal unit questioned.