US EditionConsider Constitutional options to prevent spillover of Murshidabad violence: WB Governor report to Centre
- In April 2025, the Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose, forwarded a detailed report on the communal violence in Murshidabad to the Ministry of Home Affairs, highlighting the challenges posed by radicalization and militancy in the region.
- The report documented violent events on April 11-12 that took place during protests opposing the Waqf Act and highlighted an increase in radicalisation and militancy in the Murshidabad and Malda districts.
- Bose characterized the riots as planned in advance, criticized the poor coordination among state authorities, and asserted that the state government had prior knowledge of the escalating threat before the violence broke out.
- The report recommended constitutional measures including new legislation empowering the Union to maintain law and order, a Commission of Inquiry, and BSF outposts near vulnerable border districts.
- The governor urged the Centre to consider these steps to check current unrest and restore citizens’ confidence in the rule of law amid fears of violence spreading to other areas.
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"Radicalisation, Militancy Poses Challenge": Bengal Governor On Murshidabad Riot
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has submitted a report on the recent riots in Murshidabad district to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, mentioning that the "twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy" poses a serious challenge to the state.
Murshidabad riots: Guv reports to MHA, cites 'radicalisation' threat in Bengal
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has submitted a report on the recent riots in Murshidabad district to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, mentioning that the “twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy” poses a serious challenge to the state. In his report, he suggested a slew of measures, including setting up an inquiry commission and outposts of central forces in districts bordering Bangladesh, besides writing, “needless to add…
Consider Constitutional options to prevent spillover of Murshidabad violence: WB Governor report to Centre
Governor C.V. Ananda Bose recommends “overarching legislation” to empower Centre when State fails, a Commission of Inquiry, and setting up of outposts of central forces in vulnerable districts
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