Tue Apr 15 10:19:58 UTC 2025: ## Bengal Burning, CM Silent: Yogi Adityanath Blasts Mamata Banerjee Over Murshidabad Violence
**Kolkata, India** – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly condemned the violence that erupted in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of inaction, Adityanath declared that “Bengal is burning” and criticized the Chief Minister’s silence in the face of the unrest. While details of the violence remain limited pending further investigation, Adityanath’s statement highlights escalating tensions surrounding the controversial act and raises concerns about the state government’s handling of the situation. The opposition is likely to use this incident to further criticize the ruling Trinamool Congress party.
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