East Midnapore (West Bengal) [India]: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has strongly criticized the state’s leadership, stating that under Mamata Banerjee’s government, West Bengal will continue to face turmoil and unrest.
In response to reports that West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has recommended the imposition of President’s Rule due to escalating violence in the state, Adhikari expressed his support for the report but emphasized the need for real action rather than mere speeches.
“I welcome the report submitted by the governor. But the people of Bengal do not want reports and speeches, but results. The way atrocities are being committed, especially against Hindus, is worrying… As long as Mamata Banerjee remains in power, Bengal will continue to suffer turmoil and unrest,” Adhikari said.
Earlier in the day, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also reacted to the recommendation for President’s Rule, questioning its potential implementation. Chowdhury stated that such a move could not be implemented “arbitrarily” and blamed the state administration for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
“Implementation of Article 356 suddenly is not easy. We have a constitution here, as well as the judiciary. Arbitrarily, it cannot be implemented based on what the governor says,” Chowdhury said. He also criticized the state’s governance, stating,
“I understand that law and order are worsening here, and the state administration and the CM herself are responsible for it. For things to be better, this government must be removed, but not from the backdoor by implementing the president’s rule.”
The violence in Murshidabad, which erupted on April 11 during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, led to the deaths of two people, multiple injuries, and extensive property damage. The violence spread to other regions like Malda, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly, resulting in incidents of arson, stone-pelting, and road blockades. Thousands of residents fled their homes for safety amid the unrest.