The Calcutta High Court has taken cognizance of the Murshidabad violence during Ram Navami and has requested the state government to submit a detailed report on the incident. Additionally, the court has urged the Election Commission to consider postponing elections in Berhampur.
The move comes after a petition was filed at the HC. The petition seeks an NIA investigation. The next hearing is scheduled for April 26th.
During Ram Navami celebrations, a blast occurred at a rally in Saktipur, Murshidabad district, resulting in the injury of a woman, as confirmed by the police. However, authorities have not clarified the cause of the blast.
The very next day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said violence was "pre-planned" and accused the BJP of orchestrating it ahead of polling for the Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, BJP reacted saying Banerjee should be keld accountable for failing to protect Bengali Hindus.