Jangipur Protest : Analysis of the demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Jangipur Protest..The demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Jangipur area of ​​Murshidabad on 8 April 2025 turned into a serious legal and social situation. The movement which started peacefully turned violent in no time, with the police and protesters coming face to face. To understand this entire incident, it is important to analyze the main facts and administrative processes.

Why did the protest turn violent?

The local Muslim community had deep concerns about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which they considered an attack on their communal and religious rights. The protest turned violent when the protesters started pelting stones at the police, following which police vehicles were damaged and NH 12 was deliberately blocked to build pressure.

Main incident sites and affected areas

Due Jangipur Protest the Jangipur area and National Highway 12 were the worst affected by this movement. Though it is not yet confirmed which junction or crossing was closed, the blockade on NH 12 affected not only the local administration but also the logistics of the entire area. District Magistrate Shri Rajarshi Mitra (IAS) played a key role in handling the situation while the police followed routine crowd-control rules.

• Various forms of violence Stone pelting: Several policemen were injured as protesters pelted stones at the police.
• Fire: Several police vehicles were set on fire and smoke spread in the surrounding area.
• Order: The closure of NH 12 and other important routes had a profound impact on the general public, trade and travel. The incident reflects the lack of communication and responsible management between the administration and the community.

Police Response to the Protest

Police response Initially the police requested people to disperse peacefully, but when the situation worsened the administration took strict measures

Legal warning: Strict legal action was warned against those involved in violence or vandalism. The involvement of any special forces in the incident has not been confirmed. International and national context

The incident reflects not only local discontent, but also how deep community concerns can run over changes to laws relating to religious institutions. Administrative orders, police action and internet shutdowns indicate that the government tried to control the situation, but a lack of communication further deepened the crisis.

Political perspective: Tension between the ruling party and the opposition

Government response

The state’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has so far taken a calm and relatively peaceful stance on this grave situation. The main emphasis of the government is to control the situation through mediation and dialogue rather than a harsh response on such sensitive issues. This is a difficult time for the Mamata government, where it has to strike a balance between the safety of the public and the reconsideration of the legislature.

BJP’s aggressive stance

This incident has further increased the political tension in the state. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar used this opportunity to attack the Mamata government. Expressing his intense anger on social media like Facebook, he accused the state government of inciting communal tension.

Majumdar tried to give a deep political signal by comparing the situation in Bengal with the current situation in Kashmir. His clear indication was that peace is being disturbed in Bengal. He questioned the government’s behavior towards the Muslim community during Kartik Puja, which he termed as a “planned action to target minorities”.

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