Mamata announces 10 lakh compensation for Murshidabad violence victims, Banglar Bari for those who lost homes

In the aftermath of the Murshidabad violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made a series of significant announcements aimed at providing relief to affected families and calling for communal harmony. The family of the deceased will receive ₹10 lakh as compensation, while those who lost their homes will be given shelter under the state’s Banglar Bari scheme.

Mamata emphasized that this was not a fight over the Waqf Act, but a larger battle to protect the Constitution. “Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians should live together as brothers,” she declared during her address. She stressed that she would not allow any attempt to divide communities, stating firmly, “As long as I am here, I will not let Hindus and Muslims divide.”

The Chief Minister also made a passionate appeal for peace, urging people not to protest on the streets but to make their voices heard in Delhi. “Please be patient for a few days. The government in Delhi will not last. The new government will revoke all unconstitutional amendments,” she said. Mamata further added, “If you want to protest, do it indoors, but don’t let the peace of Bengal be disturbed.”

Calling religious leaders and representatives of multiple faiths on stage, Mamata sent a strong visual message of unity. She ended her address with a heartfelt appeal: “I request everyone with folded hands to maintain peace.”