30-31 March: On Thursday & Friday, Hindus were attacked in West Bengal & Bihar along with other states during Ram Navami.
Stone pelting and torching of vehicles were done during Hindu festival to create #RamNavamiViolence.
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West Bengal CM @MamataOfficial first held dharna on Ramanavami.
She later blamed Hindus:
I’ve said it earlier that violence may occur if you take out #RamNavami rally through Muslim areas.
She also said:
Muslims observe #Ramzan & cannot be involved in wrongdoing.
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3rd April:
Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal govt to deploy adequate @WBPolice force in the affected areas where incidents of violence took place during the #RamNavami procession so that peace and tranquillity prevail.
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3rd April:
Mamata Banerjee put blame on opposition & Hindus.
She also appealed Hindus to protect Muslims.
This is despite the fact that Hindus suffered heavily during #RamNavamiViolance just days back.
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5th April:
A Sessions Judge has written letter to us informing that he lives near Hanuman Mandir.
When violence started near his residence targeting mandir, he sought help from @WBPolice, but got no help. He sought HC help.
-Calcutta High Court
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#RamNavami & #HanumanJayanthi have not been so common in West Bengal. But from last 5 years, some unknown org are putting in applications for permission. Will consider applications only from those who are applying from last 5 years.
-West Bengal Govt in Calcutta High Court
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Looking at the magnitude of the crowd that will assemble, I don't think @WBPolice will be adequate. The state can seek assistance from Paramilitary forces. It is to assist the state machinery.
- Calcutta High Court
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West Bengal has imposed 27 conditions on those seeking to carry out processions.
State will allow tableau for #HanumanJayanthi procession.
Those seeking permission will be responsible for breach of conditions.
2000+ applications.
- West Bengal Govt to Calcutta High Court
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A lot of these started coming up recently like in 5 years. But once it has come to the state, it has come to the state.
-Calcutta High Court
Also suggested:
-Barricade the routes
-Police can take out peace marches
-Designate short routes
- Take assistance of central forces
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