West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose are at odds over Murshidabad, with Banerjee urging against visits to avoid escalating tensions following Waqf law-related violence. Bose intends to assess the situation and report to the Centre, having met with affected individuals.
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