The recent passing of the Waqf Amendment Act has ignited significant protests in West Bengal, particularly in Muslim-majority areas. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee affirmed that the new law would not apply in the state, aiming to calm tensions surrounding the controversial bill, which critics argue undermines Muslim rights to manage valuable religious assets. With escalating unrest leading to fatalities and arrests, authorities deployed paramilitary forces to control the situation. While the government claims the amendments seek to improve transparency, many Muslims view them as a discriminatory measure directed by the BJP against their community.
"The Waqf Amendment Act will not be applicable in West Bengal," Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized, urging calm amid escalating protests in the state.
Despite the BJP's claims of transparency, critics argue that the amendments to the Waqf law disproportionately harm Muslims, who fear losing control over their religious endowments.
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