On April 7, violent protests erupted across several districts in West Bengal by the Islamists over the Waqf Act 2025. The epicentre of the unrest was Nimtita Station in Malda, where the Islamists were reportedly shouting “Allahu Akbar”, allegedly occupying the tracks for hours, disrupting train movement and endangering passenger safety.
According to eye-witness, protestors allegedly mobilised by islamist groups blocked railway operations at Nimtita station, using intimidation tactics and shouting to instil fear among passengers and authorities alike. The visuals show complete anarchy as the crowd refused to disperse despite repeated warnings from law enforcement.
The protests was triggered due to the provocative remarks made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has previously been accused of fuelling identity politics and appeasement. The BJP, slammed Mamata Banerjee, issued a statement holding her “fully responsible” for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
Law and order has completely collapsed in West Bengal. Violent protests against the Waqf Act have erupted across several parts of the state, triggered by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s provocative remarks.
At Malda’s Nimtita Station, protesters have blocked the area for hours,… pic.twitter.com/I2DG2EKHmo
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 7, 2025
“This is not the first time public safety has been compromised due to Mamata Banerjee’s politics. We witnessed similar chaos during the anti-CAA protests when trains were pelted with stones, seriously injuring passengers. If any harm comes to the public again, Mamata Banerjee must be held accountable,” said Amit Malviya, BJP IT-cell head.
The situation on the ground remains volatile, with multiple trains delayed or rerouted. Passengers stranded at Nimtita Station expressed fear and anger over the lack of timely intervention by police forces, who reportedly arrived late and were unable to disperse the crowd.
The Waqf Act 2025 was passed by both the houses Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha on April 4. On April 5, President Droupadi Murmu, gave her assent to the bill and renamed it as the UMEED Act.
