The governor of Western Bengal, CV Ananda Bose, with families affected by the violence of Murshidabad, in Malda on Friday | Photo credit: ANI
Rejecting the appeal of the West Bengal Prime Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to postpone his visit, Governor CV Ananda Bose visited Malda on Friday and interacted with the people who sought refuge there after an episode of violence in the district of Murshidabad.
The teams of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Women’s Commission (NCW) also visited Malda Relief Fields to meet with the victims.
The ruling Trinamool Congress criticized the visits of the Governor and NHRC and NCW teams, and claimed that they aimed to enliven the tension in the already volatile region.
The protests against the WAQF act (amendment) became an episode of violence last week in the Murshidabad district dominated by Muslims, where three people were killed and several other wounds.
‘Camp worse than a prison’
Duration The visit of the governor, the inmates of the help camp of the Secondary School of Parlalpur in Baishnabnagar de Malda, organize that “the censorship imposed by the police, the denial of access to visitors and the conditions of inhuman living.”
A few hundreds have refuge tasks in the help camp since April 11 and 12, when the clashes abounded in Murshidabad. “This camp feels worse than a prison. The police do not allow us to meet anyone and narrate our order,” an inmate told journalists.
Bose went to Malda on Friday morning despite a request from Banerjee to postpone his trip “in order to remain calm.” The governor said he wanted to independently verify the land reports. Raj Bhawan officials, who accompany him, took note of the complaints of the residents of the camp.
When asked about the complaints of Inlume’s living conditions in the camps, Bose said he would see a detailed report and talk to the administration.
Several inmates accused the police not to allow them to speak with the media or meet with visiting relatives. NHRC members also took note after talking with members of the affected families.
Bengal and violence
A delegation from the National Women’s Commission (NCW), directed by President Vijaya Rahatkar, visited the camps to evaluate the status of women displaced by violence.
“I am surprised by the condition of women and children here. They were evicted from their homes and have gone through unimaginable trauma,” Rahatkar said after interacting with inmates, reports reported, he reported PTI.
The governor declared that there were two cancerous growths in Western Bengal policy: violence and corruption. “The cult of violence is a reality in Bengal. We have two cancerous growth in the politician of the West Bengal body: one is violence, and the other is corruption. We must attack the root of this. I am sure that victory will be ours. ANI While heading to Malda from Kolkata.
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Posted on April 18, 2025