Allegations Fly: Adhikari Accuses Banerjee of Waqf Act 'Double Speak'

Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of hypocrisy over her stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Despite opposing the Act, Bengal's representatives supposedly stayed silent in meetings. Banerjee later opposed Waqf property registration on a national portal, resulting in criticism and legal challenges.

Suvendu Adhikari, senior BJP leader, has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of hypocrisy regarding her stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He alleged that despite her public opposition, her government representatives failed to voice objections in stakeholder meetings convened by the Centre.

Adhikari asserted that in two out of four meetings, held in Lucknow and Delhi, representatives remained silent, contradicting Banerjee's later statements defending religious properties protection. Banerjee argues that the law is a BJP creation and vows to resist any infringement on Waqf properties.

Compounding the controversy, Banerjee's government faced backlash for not promptly registering Waqf properties on a Central portal, potentially leading to legal issues. Critics claim this reflects the state's political duplicity, risking the interests of the Muslim community that significantly backed her rise to power.