\u201cI Will Become an Extremist\u201d: What the TMC Leader Said<\/strong><\/p>\nSpeaking on the contentious issue of Waqf and recent debates surrounding reforms and state compliance with the Centre\u2019s amended law, Wajedul Haq said that if radicalism or militancy was required to protect Waqf, he would be prepared to take that path.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf becoming an extremist is necessary to protect the Waqf, then I too will become an extremist and fight. If one has to become a militant to defend Waqf, I will do that as well,\u201d Haq said.<\/p>\n
The statement immediately drew attention due to its strong language and explicit reference to militancy, raising concerns over communal harmony and political responsibility in a state that has already witnessed multiple flashpoints over religious and land-related issues.<\/p>\n
Reacting sharply, Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Vinod Bansal accused the Trinamool Congress of encouraging radicalisation and questioned the silence of the state leadership.<\/p>\n
In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Bansal said the comments amounted to an open call for violence.<\/p>\n
\u201cSee yourself what this TMC leader is saying, \u2018If one has to become a militant to protect Waqf, then I will become a militant too and fight.\u2019 He is none other than Wajedul Haque, the President of Bengali Minority Intellectual Forum of Trinamool Congress. Is Trinamool now inciting Muslims towards violence and terrorism?\u201d Bansal wrote.
\nThe VHP spokesperson directly tagged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding an immediate response and clarification from her on whether the party endorsed such remarks.<\/p>\n
Political Fallout Amid Waqf Act Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\nThe controversy has gained further traction as it comes at a sensitive time when the West Bengal government has recently agreed to implement the Centre\u2019s Waqf Amendment Act, signalling a notable shift after months of resistance and Centre\u2013state tensions.<\/p>\n
The amended law aims to bring greater transparency, digitisation, and accountability in the management of Waqf properties across the country. In West Bengal, the decision is expected to impact thousands of Waqf estates, many of which have long been mired in allegations of mismanagement, illegal occupation, and political patronage.<\/p>\n
While supporters of the reform argue that it will curb corruption and ensure proper utilisation of religious endowments, critics within minority groups fear increased state intervention and dilution of community control, sentiments that appear to have fueled Haq\u2019s controversial remarks.<\/p>\n
Opposition parties and Hindu organisations have seized upon the statement to accuse the Mamata Banerjee-led government of pursuing \u201cappeasement politics\u201d at the cost of law and order.<\/p>\n
They argue that such rhetoric from a senior functionary of a ruling party-affiliated forum normalises extremist language and sends a dangerous signal, especially in a politically volatile state like West Bengal.<\/p>\n
The BJP, which has repeatedly accused the TMC of shielding radical elements, is expected to raise the issue both politically and legally, with demands for action against Haq under relevant sections of law.<\/p>\n
Silence from TMC Leadership So Far<\/strong><\/p>\nAs of late Monday night, the Trinamool Congress leadership had not issued any official statement distancing the party from Haq\u2019s comments or clarifying its position. The absence of an immediate response has further intensified criticism, with detractors questioning whether the remarks reflect an individual\u2019s view or a broader ideological posture within sections of the party.<\/p>\n
With communal sensitivities high and political stakes even higher, the row over Wajedul Haq\u2019s statement is unlikely to die down soon. Calls for legal action, demands for party accountability, and wider debates over Waqf reforms and political rhetoric are expected to dominate West Bengal\u2019s political discourse in the coming days.<\/p>\n
Credit : Organiser Weekly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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