West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured Muslims on Wednesday that the Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be enforced in the state. Her statement came following violent protests in some parts of the state. At an event, Mamata Banerjee urged the Muslim community to stay united and not be misled by political instigators. She said, “I know you are upset about the Waqf property issue, but trust that there will be no division in Bengal. Live and let live, and remember that I will protect you and your property.”
She also encouraged people to remain strong together, saying, “If we trust each other, we can achieve anything.” The Waqf Amendment Act, passed by Parliament and signed by the President, became law on Tuesday. However, it caused unrest in some states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. In Murshidabad, West Bengal, protesters clashed with the police, throwing stones and setting police vehicles on fire.
BJP leader Amit Malviya blamed the violence on Mamata Banerjee’s alleged policy of appeasing Muslims. He criticized her leadership, saying it was causing problems in Bengal and claimed it was leading the state towards dangerous paths.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported the Waqf Amendment Act, calling it a strong response to provocative actions, while the Opposition criticized it as a law that could divide people.
This shows that West Bengal government misguide the public and influence in a negative way by spreading the lies about the Waqf Amendment Bill. There has been a lot of confusion and uncertainty about the Waqf Bill. Many people, especially in the Muslim community, are not fully aware of what the law is about, and there is a lot of misinformation going around.
Muslim Community Praise The Waqf Amendment Bill
Meanwhile, the Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Muslim group linked with the RSS, has come up with plans to hold over 100 press conferences and 500 seminars across India. Their goal is to clear up any confusion and stop the spread of rumours about the recently-passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has now become a law. These events will help people understand the new law better and provide accurate information.
A significant and often unheard section of the Muslim community—comprising the poor, Pasmanda, and Sufi Muslims—has come forward in praise, celebrating the move as a long-awaited correction in the system.
Mohammad Amir Rashid, President of the Dara Shikoh Foundation, expressed uncontainable joy on the passage of the Bill. “The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been passed in the Rajya Sabha and the poor and Pasmanda Muslims are very happy,” he said. “It has brought a new ray of hope… We burst crackers, lit candles and distributed sweets. This Bill will open new doors of development for Muslims.”
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