New Delhi: While the violence continued in Murshidabad, West Bengal, and statements were made to the Supreme Court, a petition seeking President’s Rule Imposition in the state was heard. The petition, filed by Vishnu Shankar Jain, an advocate, seeks the deployment of paramilitary forces in West Bengal immediately. SC comments made headlines during the hearing of two petitions regarding Murshidabad violence.
Court denies petition to impose president’s rule
During the hearing of the petition, Justice B.R. Gavai said, “What do you want us to do, to direct the president to implement it? Already being blamed for entering the executive ranch.” Responding to this, Vishnu Shankar Jain sought the Supreme Court’s permission to file an application, which was granted.
SC Monitoring SIT Probe In Second Petition
Lawyer Shashank Shekhar Jha moved the second petition, urging the top court to direct the setting up of a SIT (special investigation team) monitored by it to probe the Murshidabad violence. It is a matter currently under consideration of the Supreme Court. Three killed in violence following huge anti-Waqf Act protests in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
BJP MP Rakesh Sinha’s Contentious Comments About Courts Meddling in Internal Struggles
Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP, had said just a few days ago that the reason for the clashes inside the country was Supreme and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The opposition reacted sharply to this statement, and the BJP also distanced itself from the MP’s comment. The observation was also reflected during the hearing in the Supreme Court. The court acknowledged that it had been accused and asked, “Do you want us to issue orders to the president?”
Murshidabad After Violence: Displaced Families, Destruction
Murshidabad violence: Several houses were found empty after families fled the area. Looting occurred, and numerous homes suffered fire damage. The governor travelled for a tour in Murshidabad along with the Women’s Commission team. The chairperson of the Women’s Commission, Vijaya Rahatkar, said that the people there suffer to such an extent that it is beyond words.