No money from Govt, Hindus will manage expenses- says Suvendu for Murshidabad temples reconstruction

Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, has announced that the Hindu community will independently fund the restoration of temples in Murshidabad, which were severely damaged during recent communal unrest in the region. The restoration will include a “Shuddhikaran” (purification) process, adhering to traditional Sanatani rituals. Adhikari emphasized that no financial support would be sought from the state government under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, declaring that the restoration efforts will be solely managed by the Hindu community, which will bear all associated costs.

The violence, which erupted in Murshidabad in early April, followed protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill. The protests led to attacks on public property and eventually escalated into communal violence, particularly in the districts of Suti, Dhulian, Samserganj, and Jangipur. The state government has since deployed central forces to restore order, with prohibitory orders in place to prevent further disturbances. Despite this, the damage to Hindu temples remains a significant concern for the local community, who have vowed to restore the sites without any assistance from the state administration.

The Waqf Amendment Bill, which alters the management of Waqf properties across India, has been at the center of the unrest. Political leaders, including Adhikari, have expressed concerns over the law’s implications, with some alleging that the law and the state’s handling of the situation have led to increased religious tensions. In response to the ongoing situation, the Calcutta High Court has intervened, directing the deployment of central forces and stressing the importance of maintaining peace in the region.