West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urgently appealed for peace amidst escalating violence. She accused the BJP and RSS of inciting division following protests in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Banerjee emphasized unity, condemning the riots and assuring strong action against perpetrators, including the removal of police officers.
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