WB Governor Opens ‘Direct Line’ for Murshidabad Violence Victims

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West Bengal Governor Vows ‘Very Proactive Action’ on Murshidabad Violence

By TRH News Desk

New Delhi, April 19, 2025: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose after his visit to violence-stricken Murshidabad and Malda on Friday and Saturday said that “certainly, very effective proactive steps will be taken” to ensure peace in the region. Bose also said that he will speak to the Centre.

The visit of the West Bengal Governor to the violence-hit region seemingly has turned the state into a political tinder box. “I have told the victim that they should feel free to walk to me. I have given them my number. They can directly speak to me,” Bose told reporters during his visit to the relief camps.

He ignored Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s plea to postpone the trip, to assess the ground situation following deadly communal clashes over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The Governor during his visit met victims of the violence. He also inspected relief camps.

Claims were made that a certain section of victims were not allowed to meet the Governor. Bose began his two-day tour in Malda on Friday. He met displaced families at a relief camp in Baishnabnagar.

“They (victims) want to have a sense of security… I will take it up with the Government of India and the State Government for appropriate action,” PTI quoted Bose telling reporters.

Victims surrounded the West Bengal Governor as they recounted the violence. The victims in the video footage were seen crying and touching feet of Bose. The Supreme Court has also expressed concerns at the Murshidabad violence.

“I’ll follow it up. I once asked them to feel free to talk to me directly. The direct phone number has also been given. We’ll be in touch with them. Certainly, very effective proactive steps will be taken,” Bose told reporters.

The West Bengal Governor per PTI also said: “They said we want justice. They will get justice. They said we want peace. They will get peace.”

The Murshidabad violence erupted on April 11 during protests against Waqf (Amendment) Act. Reports said that the violence erupted on April 11 and 12 in Muslim-majority areas like Shamsherganj, Suti, Dhulian, and Jangipur.

The Calcutta High Court ordered the deployment of central forces to maintain peace. Bose credited the High Court directive for “reduced complaints”.

But Bose was urged upon by the West Bengal Chief Minister to put off the visit. “I would request non-locals not to visit Murshidabad right now,” Banerjee said, as quoted by NDTV.

Bose, however, stayed defiant, saying: “I want a reality check on the field.” On Saturday, Bose visited riot-hit areas in Murshidabad, including Shamsherganj, Dhulian, Suti, and Jangipur.

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