Remnants of violence that occurred on April 11, 12 April in Murshidabad. | Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri
In Murshidabad this year, April 15 was 15 April on April 15 The Guese of the Bengal New Year (“Poila Baishak”), because most traders kept their blinds to avoid unpleasant turnover of events. The tension was cooked at the festival, although political parties in the state were involved in the War War.
The Bengal New Year is traditionally over time for new business, announces renewed economic activities and fresh hope for families. But trades in the area affected by violence in the Dhulian village of Murshidabad and its surrounding areas remained closed, with only a few owners dared to open their closures.
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Families were seen to eat their meals at the Relief camp at the Parlalpur High School in Deonapore, Malda, because they remained limited in the wall of the camp, almost 50 km from their homes in Dhulian.
The Home of Banobashi Mondal, a woman who fled from Dhulian’s Bumpan with his eight -member village, was looted during the municipal clashes. “They destroyed everything. All my savings were destroyed. How do I take my young daughter?” Mrs Mondal said and wiped tears.
Many of them were seen in tears, their hearts heavy when the Bengal New Year was through. 400 people who have been forced to escape from Murshidabad during violence face an uncertain future. It is wondering if he ever returns home and what can stay in their homes, if so.
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Business rises for sweet shops during the Bengal New Year, but “Jan Priya”, a sweet trade that was vandalized during municipal clashes in Samsherganj, remained empty April 15. The owner wanted to open the new “Haalkhata” (account book) on this favorable day, but lost hope after his business lost all his business.
The door opened only a few shops when life slowly limp back to normal, even if the tension was cut through the air.
In Murshidabad, more than 230 people were arrested in connection with violence that broke out against the opposition to the WAQF law (amendment).
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Word of words
The main Minister Mamata Banerjee shared the message of Solidarity on social media. “” I sing in Bengal … “” Bangla Day ” – greetings to all citizens … May the bonds of brotherhood be strengthened among the populations of the state,” Mrs. Banerjee said on the X -Social Media platform and wishes to all Bengal at Poil Baisak.
The leader of the opposition in the State Assembly of the ADHIKARI SUVEND again lit up and criticized CM. “While Rome was burning, Emperor Nero played the flute! When municipal violence was shying in the state, it is natural for you to sing … But the melody of the song has been tuned!” Said Adhikari.
At the beginning of 2025, on New Year’s Eve, while Mrs. Banerjee started Skywalk to the famous Kalighat temple, she demanded peace and social harmony among the population of the state. Since April 8, however, West Bengal has witnessed a number of protests against the WAQF law (amendment) across different districts, some of which have changed violent. The incidents of the arson were reported from Murshidabad last week and three people were killed. 14 April broke fresh violence in Bhangar in the south 24 Parganas.
Published – April 15, 2025 9:11 am is