Murshidabad: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the victims of violence in Murshidabad on Saturday, a day after his trip to a relief camp in Par Lalpur, Malda district. The violence on April 11 was sparked by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and during his visit, the Governor noted that the victims expressed a desire for a “sense of security.”
Governor Bose stated that he would communicate the victims’ demands to both the central and state governments, underscoring the necessity for proactive measures to address their concerns. He told reporters, “They (the victims) want to feel secure and have additional demands or suggestions. I will raise these with the Government of India and the State Government for appropriate action. I have also encouraged them to reach out to me directly; I have provided my phone number, and we will stay in contact. Certainly, effective proactive steps will be taken.”
Earlier that day, Bose announced plans to visit more locations in Murshidabad and interact with those affected by the recent violence. “This is a continuation of yesterday’s visit. I will visit additional places today and meet the affected individuals,” he explained to media.
During his previous visit to the relief camp in Par Lalpur, the Governor met with families and had detailed discussions about their grievances and needs. He assured them of proactive action.
Simultaneously, a delegation from the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, visited the violence-affected areas in Murshidabad and stated that they would submit a report to the central government. Rahatkar said the commission would advocate for the people’s demands to the authorities.
Speaking to media, she described the suffering of the victims as “inhuman” and assured them that their concerns would be presented to the government. After meeting the family of a father and son who were reportedly killed during the protests, she expressed her deep sorrow, saying, “The pain these people are experiencing is beyond words. I am at a loss for how to express their suffering.”
The violence resulted in the death of three people and left several others injured. Many families have been displaced, with some migrating to Jharkhand’s Pakur district while others sought refuge in relief camps set up in Malda.