Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose heads to riot-hit Malda, Murshidabad snubbing Mamata's appeal
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday left Kolkata for riot-hit Malda and Murshidabad district to understand the ground reality, snubbing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal to refrain from an immediate visit.
Bose on Friday morning reached the Sealdah Station to board a train enroute Malda.
Upon reaching Malda, Bose will head to the Circuit House from where he will visit the locations.
VIDEO | West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose leaves for Malda and Murshidabad where he will visit refugee camps and riot-affected areas. Governor Bose is expected to meet victims of the violence, assess the ground situation and hold discussions with district officials and police… pic.twitter.com/EeXfhdcsGI
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On Thursday, the Governor said the Raj Bhavan would do everything in collaboration with the Centre and State to help the victims.
"Raj Bhavan will do everything possible for the victim in collaboration with the State and Central government," said Bose as quoted by The Hindu.
"I am going to the field to see for myself the realities of the field. I will have an objective view of the matter. The situation has been brought under control. We should take further steps to prevent similar instances in future. I will certainly visit Murshidabad... People from the area have requested to have a BSF camp there," he added.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appealed to Bose to refrain from visiting Malda, Murshidabad as the situation is still volatile.
VIDEO | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) earlier today urged Governor CV Ananda Bose to defer his proposed visit to violence-hit Murshidabad district, stating that the situation was gradually returning to normal and confidence-building measures were… pic.twitter.com/nASiSre4bj
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"I would request everyone to delay their visits to the areas. The situation has improved and we should wait for the complete build up of confidence among people. The administration is doing its duty. Otherwise, I would have also gone there. I will go when the situation is appropriate," said Mamata at her office Nabanna.
Anti-Waqf violence in Murshidabad
The tension gripped the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district after three people were killed, railway tracks were blocked, and there was arson and vandalism by the violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act held primarily in Jangipur, Samserganj, Dhuliyan and Suti.
Over 200 people have been arrested in connection with that violence so far.
Attacked by marauding mobs, Hindus from villages fled in boats and via roads to the adjacent district of Malda as Islamic violence claimed three lives and destroyed properties.
The situation was brought under control and the tension was reigned after central forces were deployed as per the directive of the Calcutta High Court in response to Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari's plea.
Videos from ferry ghats showed hordes of Hindu families, including women, children and elderly, fleeing to the safety of the Malda district.
