West Bengal: Amid CAA row, Mamata Banerjee says, 'violence will not be tolerated'

passing of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Parliament h seen multiple protests against CAB throughout rast. Similar incidents were witnessed in different districts of West Bengal on Saturday, December 14, where protesters turned into angry mobs and vandalized public property.

Sporic incidents ranged from burning of an empty train being put on fire at Murshidab's Krishnapur railway station to vandalization of buses on Kona Expressway in Howrah. Chief Minister and Goverr have criticized vandalism and spoken tough against anyone who resorts to violence.

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"Once again I appeal to all t to resort to violence and disturb public order, tranquility, and peace. It must be kept in mind that police stations, railway stations, airports, post offices, government offices, public transport, are public property. Vandalizing public as well as private property in any form will t be tolerated and will strictly be dealt according to law" said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while reiterating her stand on CAB and NRC.

Trinamool Congress Supreme also stated that she opposes CAB and NRC, however, she is against any sort of violence and disruption. Urging all to protest against CAB and NRC through democratic means, CM claimed that some political parties with religious fundamentalism and communal intentions are deliberately trying to stoke chaos and violence.

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"I appeal to all t to fall in ir trap. Please maintain peace and calm. It is my earnest appeal to all" appealed Mamata Banerjee.

Goverr of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankar too called for peace in backdrop of such incidents.

"I appeal t to politicize issue. One should t look this for gains. moment we take laws in hands, we dam heart and soul of democracy. It has been a painful moment for me. I will appeal to govt to proceed against miscreants, using social media. Use all your might. This is time to say what is done. From w on, everyone must act in a sane manner and avoid a situation so that miscreants don't takedown on street" said Goverr on Saturday appealing for peace.

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