In West Bengal, violence has erupted between Hindu and Muslim communities amid rising tensions over an amendment to India's Waqf laws. The ruling BJP's changes, which include placing non-Muslims on Waqf boards and empowering bureaucrats in property disputes, have raised alarms among Muslims, who view these changes as a direct threat to their rights. Following the amendment's passage in April, police reported deaths, injuries, and widespread communal clashes driven by misinformation. Protests and political maneuvers further exacerbate the situation, leading to mass migrations of affected communities amid fears of ongoing unrest.
The ongoing violence in West Bengal highlights the deepening rift caused by government amendments to Waqf laws, intensifying communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims.
In a bid to assert control over Muslim religious properties, the BJP has seen its amendment to the Waqf laws trigger deadly clashes, prompting allegations of orchestrated violence.
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