Murshidabad is once again in the spotlight—this time in anticipation. In the wake of protests against the Wakf Amendment Act, large parts of the district recently witnessed tension and violence. Though the unrest has since been brought under control, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to visit Murshidabad on May 5, raising hopes among the affected.
According to state administration sources, Mamata will hold an administrative meeting at Suti’s Chapaghati Maidan and may also visit several riot-hit areas in Jangipur subdivision the following day, on May 6. The visit has triggered hope among locals, especially small traders and homeowners who lost property during the violence.
🏚️ “Tin and cement won’t fix our lives,” say victims; demand a complete compensation package
In areas like Shamsherganj, shops were looted and houses vandalized during the protests. The administration has already distributed some emergency relief materials—tin sheets, pipes, iron rods, and 10 bags of cement per affected household—but victims say that’s far from enough.
Dayaram Ghosh, a local sweet shop owner, shared, “My shop was looted and vandalized. I suffered losses worth ₹3.5 lakh. Just 10 bags of cement and some rods won’t help me restart my business. We’re hoping the Chief Minister will announce a real compensation package.”
Many affected residents are looking forward to the visit, expecting the Chief Minister to stand by them just as she has in other crisis situations across the state.
🗓️ CM Mamata Banerjee’s Proposed Schedule
As per administrative sources:
May 5: Mamata will arrive in Murshidabad and stay overnight at the Berhampore Circuit House.
May 6 Morning: She will travel by road to Shamsherganj, visiting a few affected villages.
Later, she will attend a program in Dhuliyan, and at around 2 PM, she will hold an administrative review meeting at Chapaghati Maidan in Suti.
🧭 Administration Prepares Groundwork; Victim List Ready
In preparation for the CM’s visit, district authorities have prepared a list of the riot-affected families. Preliminary relief has been provided to many, and several families have already started repairing their homes and shops. However, a large section is demanding structured financial compensation based on actual losses, not just emergency aid.
Locals believe that Mamata’s direct intervention could bring meaningful change to their recovery efforts and restore normalcy to their lives.