Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 12: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Saturday condemned the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal, calling it a "heart-wrenching" incident that highlights the deteriorating law and order under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee.

Speaking to the media, Singh accused the West Bengal government of failing to protect the Hindu community, alleging that Hindus are being systematically intimidated and forced to leave the state. “The incident in Murshidabad is showing that Hindus are being forced to leave Bengal. Mamata Banerjee should tell, should the Hindus of Bengal leave Bengal?” Singh said.

In a sharp criticism of Banerjee, Singh stated, “When the saviour becomes the destroyer, who will save? Mamata Banerjee is the chief of the government of Bengal. For her, the vote bank is not just Muslims. It is her responsibility to protect Hindus as well.”

The violence, reportedly linked to a dispute over Waqf Board properties, has sparked political outrage, with the BJP accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of minority appeasement and neglecting the safety of Hindus.

Singh also targeted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, alleging that he is attempting to create similar unrest in Bihar by promising to abolish the Waqf (Amendment) Act if he comes to power. He warned that such actions would lead to intimidation of Hindus in Bihar.

“Tejashwi Yadav wants to bring the same chaos to Bihar. If this is your attitude, the people will never give you a chance to attack them. Who is the custodian of the Constitution? Everyone is a citizen. The government has the biggest responsibility,” Singh asserted.