Is Mamata Turning A ‘Blind Eye’ To Waqf Violence Victims? Why Is TMC Govt In Denial? | NewsHour

In immediately’s episode of NewsHour Agenda with anchor Madhavdas Gopalkrishnan on Occasions Now’s prime-time debate present, the dialogue facilities on the continuing Waqf row and the violent unrest in West Bengal.The Supreme Court docket has taken cognizance of the state of affairs and addressed real considerations surrounding the Waqf Act. The apex court docket remarked that protected monuments can not later be declared Waqf properties and raised necessary questions concerning the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards — notably asking, “If a Muslim member can’t be added to a Hindu board, how can a Hindu be added to a Waqf committee?” The court docket additionally flagged a number of constitutional and administrative points and referred to as the current violence in Bengal disturbing.In the meantime, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the BJP for allegedly attempting to tarnish the picture of the state. She additionally held a closed-door assembly with Muslim clerics in Kolkata. In response, BJP leaders, together with Suvendu Adhikari, staged protests and noticed the day as Hindu Shaheed Diwas.Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna acknowledged that whereas the Waqf Act has constructive features, the court docket is equally involved about its misuse. Regardless of this, violent protests have erupted, leaving 3 individuals lifeless, 15 safety personnel injured, and over 100 homes destroyed underneath Mamata Banerjee’s authorities.A complete of 73 petitions — filed by the AIMIM, TMC, and different opposition events — have challenged the Waqf legislation. The Supreme Court docket has urged stakeholders to focus on the legislation’s strengths, but Mamata Banerjee seems extra targeted on pacifying anti-Waqf protestors relatively than assembly or supporting the victims of the violence.In her current tackle, Mamata sharply criticized the BSF, BJP, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Dwelling Minister Amit Shah, and the Central Authorities, however notably didn’t condemn the violence that has rocked her state.Watch full debate on Occasions Now.#waqfamendmentact #waqf #mamatabanerjee #bengalviolence #bjp #tmc #owaisi #bangladesh #murshidabad #newshour #timesnow #englishnewsFollow Madhavdas G On X(previously Twitter): https://x.com/madhavgk Join With Madhavdas G On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madhavgk?igsh=MTg5eWdwMTZ4cndtcw==