Title: WB CM Mamata should have visited Murshidabad earlier: BJP’s Ghosh
The recent visit of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to violence-hit Murshidabad has been met with criticism from the BJP’s senior leader Dilip Ghosh. Ghosh has expressed his disappointment at the Chief Minister’s late visit to the area, claiming that she should have visited earlier when the situation was more dire.
In a statement, Ghosh said, “She should have gone to Murshidabad earlier, when Hindus were suffering. She is going so late, now all the evidence are removed. After 3 to 4 days since violence took place, the repairing had started.” Ghosh’s comments come amidst a backdrop of widespread violence and communal clashes in Murshidabad, which has left several people injured and properties damaged.
Ghosh’s criticism of the Chief Minister’s visit is not unfounded. The BJP leader has consistently accused the Trinamool Congress government of being soft on communal violence and failing to provide adequate protection to minority communities. The recent violence in Murshidabad has only added fuel to these allegations, with many questioning the government’s ability to maintain law and order in the state.
The violence in Murshidabad began on December 21, when a group of miscreants attacked a Hindu procession in the town. The attack sparked widespread clashes between Hindus and Muslims, with several people injured and properties damaged. The situation was brought under control after police and security forces were deployed to the area.
However, even before the situation was fully under control, the Chief Minister visited the area, which has led to accusations of political grandstanding. Ghosh’s criticism of the Chief Minister’s visit is not just about the timing, but also about the lack of tangible action taken by the government to address the root causes of the violence.
The BJP leader has consistently maintained that the Trinamool Congress government is responsible for the violence in Murshidabad, citing a lack of political will to address the issues facing the state. Ghosh has also accused the government of being more interested in gaining political mileage from the situation than in providing relief to the affected communities.
Ghosh’s criticism of the Chief Minister’s visit is not without precedent. The Trinamool Congress government has faced criticism for its handling of communal violence in the past, with many accusing the party of being soft on communal forces. The recent violence in Murshidabad has only added to these allegations, with many questioning the government’s ability to provide adequate protection to minority communities.
In conclusion, Ghosh’s criticism of the Chief Minister’s visit to Murshidabad is a reflection of the deep-seated mistrust between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The BJP has consistently accused the Trinamool Congress government of being soft on communal violence and failing to provide adequate protection to minority communities. The recent violence in Murshidabad has only added fuel to these allegations, with many questioning the government’s ability to maintain law and order in the state.
As the situation in Murshidabad continues to unfold, it is clear that the politics of blame will continue to play out. However, it is also clear that the affected communities need more than just political rhetoric to recover from the trauma they have faced. They need tangible action, support, and relief from the government. Only time will tell if the Trinamool Congress government is able to rise to this challenge.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1919227432814383305
