Amit Shah: Mamata Opposes Op Sindoor, Murshidabad Riots State-Sponsored

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking to party leaders and workers in Kolkata, accused the state of sponsoring the recent riots in Murshidabad.

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fierce critique of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He accused her of “stooping low” in her political strategy by opposing key initiatives like Operation Sindoor and the Waqf Amendment Act, claiming that she did so to appease the Muslim vote bank in the state. Shah further alleged that the recent communal riots in Murshidabad were “State-sponsored,” suggesting that the West Bengal government played a role in instigating or allowing the violence to occur. His remarks came during a speech addressing party workers and leaders in Kolkata, where he strongly condemned the state government’s handling of law and order and questioned Mamata Banerjee’s commitment to protecting all communities equally. This attack highlights the growing political tensions in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections and marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the central government and the state administration.