'Call for riots was given from loudspeaker of masjid': Union minister Sukanta Majumdar's big claim in Murshidabad violence

NEW DELHI: West Bengal BJP president and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday DGP Rajeev Kumar at Bhawani Bhawan in Kolkata, accompanied by victims of recent violence incidents in Murshidabad. After the meeting, Majumdar claimed that the "call for riots was given from the loudspeaker of the masjid."
"... According to the victims, the call for riots was given from the loudspeaker of the masjid," BJP leader said, citing victims' accounts.
Taking aim at Trinamool Congress-led state government, Majumdar further added, "... The provocative statement made by Tawha Siddique is very shameful. This mentality is increasing with their percentage increase and change in demographics. This mentality is because they are being sheltered by Mamata Banerjee's government."
He said that a BJP-led government would not tolerate the misuse of religious institutions. "If the BJP comes to power, the party will ban any religious place used for such activities," he said.
The Union minister also alleged that the Popular Front of India (PFI) was active in Murshidabad, yet no arrests had been made by the state police. "The victims of the violence have travelled a long way to reach Kolkata to tell the world what happened in Murshidabad," he added.
Majumdar claimed that many residents from the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad and Shamsherganj have fled to Malda and are now living in refugee camps. "After the riots in Murshidabad's Shamsherganj, people migrated to Malda and are living in refugee camps. 11 people from there have come here to express their pain and suffering before the people of the state," he told ANI.
The violence reportedly erupted on April 11 during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act—a controversial law that has drawn criticism in parts of the state. In response, over 150 people have been arrested, and police presence has been strengthened in areas including Samserganj and Dhuliyan.
Earlier on the same day, leader of opposition in Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari accused TMC leaders of orchestrating the communal violence. In a video statement shared on X, he named Dhulian Municipality chairman Md Inzamul Haque as a "key instigator".

"There is clear evidence in the video that this person is involved in the riots. He should be arrested immediately and severely punished for this heinous crime. Why are they being left out?" Adhikari said.
He alleged a broader conspiracy, saying, "From Mothabari to Dhulian, Trinamool Congress leaders are the main conspirators and catalysts of anti-Hindu riots. Such toxic politics of the Trinamool Congress is just an attempt to endanger Hindus and enrich their vote bank."
"They are the ones who are disturbing the peace by spreading hatred in society and inciting fundamentalists. Their hate speech and activities are directly responsible for creating riots. It is time to unmask these rioters!" he added.
Meanwhile, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with Muslim clerics in Kolkata, amid the ongoing protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.