After recent violence in Murshidabad and 24 Parganas’ Bhangar area in West Bengal, local authorities claimed that the situation was under control. But meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath gave a strong statement about the incident.
He said, “Some people don’t understand with talks — they need to be dealt with using sticks. Whoever likes Bangladesh should go there. Congress and Samajwadi Party are silent on Bengal violence.”
CM Yogi’s Attack on Bengal Government
CM Yogi said that Bengal is burning, but the Chief Minister there is silent. She is calling the rioters ‘messengers of peace’. He added, “In the name of secularism, these rioters are being allowed to spread chaos. Murshidabad has been burning for a week, and the government there is doing nothing. Such lawlessness should be stopped.”
Protection for Minority Hindus
Yogi Adityanath also praised the local court in Bengal for deploying central forces to protect minority Hindus in the area. He said, “Today, central forces are on duty there. You must have heard about the pain of the people there. All political parties like Congress, SP, and TMC are silent. Some people are even supporting what happened in Bangladesh. If they love Bangladesh so much, they should go there. Why stay in India and become a burden?”
CM Yogi’s Program in Hardoi
On Tuesday, 16 April, CM Yogi was in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, where he participated in the inauguration and foundation stone laying of 729 development projects worth ₹650 crore.
What Happened in Bengal?
The violence started during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad. Roads were blocked, vehicles were set on fire, and shops and pharmacies were looted and vandalized.
On Sunday, streets were empty, shops remained closed, and people stayed inside their homes. Many people even crossed the river and took shelter in Malda district to stay safe. This information was confirmed by local officials.
