‘I Too Will Become Extremist’: TMC Leader Sparks Row With Waqf Remark

Final Up to date:December 22, 2025, 23:48 IST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson alleged that the Trinamool Congress was inciting Muslims in direction of violence.

Wajedul Haq, president of the Bengali Minority Mental Discussion board of Trinamool Congress, triggered controversy together with his remarks on the Waqf subject, saying he wouldn’t hesitate to take an excessive stand to guard it.

Talking on the matter, Haq mentioned that if changing into radical was obligatory to save lots of Waqf, he would achieve this and struggle. He additional acknowledged that if one needed to develop into a militant to defend Waqf, he too would develop into a militant.

“If changing into an extremist is important to guard the Waqf, then I too will develop into an extremist and struggle,” he mentioned.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson, Vinod Bansal, reacted sharply to controversial remarks made by TMC chief on the Waqf subject. In a publish on X, the VHP spokesperson alleged that the Trinamool Congress was inciting Muslims in direction of violence.

The spokesperson demanded a response from West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the remarks.

“See your self… What this TMC chief is saying… “If one has to develop into a militant to guard Waqf, then I’ll develop into a militant too and struggle”. He’s non aside from Wajedul Haque, the President of Bengali Minority Mental Discussion board of Trinamool Congress. Trinamool is now inciting Muslims for violance and develop into terrorists??? The CM @MamataOfficial to please reply,” Bansal wrote on X.

Earlier, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee agreed to implement the Centre’s Waqf Modification Act, marking a big shift within the ongoing Centre–state standoff.

The choice comes after extended discussions and strain from the Union authorities over reforms geared toward enhancing transparency and accountability in Waqf property administration.

The transfer is anticipated to influence hundreds of Waqf estates throughout the state and has sparked political reactions from each supporters and critics of the laws.

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