A fresh communal tension have erupted in Jangipur area of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, days after the most debated waqf Amendment bill was passed in parliament. A large crowd took to the streets, setting police vehicles on fire, vandalizing property and pleting stones at law enforcement officials.BJP leader Amit Malviya has alleged that West Bengal has gone beyond Mamata Banerjee's control due to unnatural demographic changes and illegal infiltration.
Several vehicles were vandalized and stones were pelted at the police. The police had to fire tear gas shells and resort to lathicharge to bring the situation under control. Several people were reportedly injured in the stone-pelting. This includes the police. Tension has arisen in the area and a large police contingent has been deployed. The administration has appealed to the people to maintain peace.
The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was approved by Parliament after a 13-hour debate, with the Rajya Sabha voting in the early hours of Friday. In the upper chamber, the bill was approved with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. The wide spectrum of claims over different lands, including prime and private real estate, is one of the main issues with Waqf properties in India. Numerous properties have been registered as Waqf without the original owners' agreement or correct documents, leading to numerous legal battles and allegations of land grabs. Serious questions concerning the possible abuse of Waqf for private benefit are brought up by this circumstance.
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The BJP has suggested changes to the Waqf Act to solve these controversial concerns under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to prohibit the misuse of Waqf properties, improve transparency, and impose stronger controls. It highlights how crucial it is to make sure Waqf lands are used for the philanthropic reasons for which they were intended, requiring careful claim verification and enforcing stricter regulations on business operations. Supporters of these reforms contend that they are necessary to prevent exploitation and provide equitable administration, despite opposition from certain Islamic organizations.