Dawoodi Bohra Muslim delegation thanks PM Modi for Waqf Act amendment

During the meeting, the representatives expressed their confidence in the Prime Minister’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.

The Dawoodi Bohras, a Muslim community originally from western India, are now spread across over 40 countries.

They trace their lineage to the Fatimid Imams of Egypt, who were direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad.

The community has been guided for the past 450 years by the al-dai al-mutlaq (unrestricted missionary), with its religious leadership based in India since the move from Yemen.

Meanwhile, tensions persisted in West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his visit to Murshidabad—a region recently rocked by violence related to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. At least three people were killed in the unrest.

Speaking at a press conference at Nabanna, Banerjee said, “We are giving ₹10 lakh to the family of each victim.

Those whose houses were damaged will have them rebuilt. Shopkeepers who suffered losses will also be supported.”

She appealed to the Governor to wait before visiting Murshidabad, saying that public confidence and peace must be restored first.

Banerjee also alleged that the Union Home Ministry was withholding crucial information from the State, particularly regarding people entering from outside West Bengal.

“Many of the violent incidents were perpetrated by people who came from outside. Tripura and Manipur are not under us, but violence is happening there too. The Home Minister has changed the rules—50 km from the border is now under BSF jurisdiction. That’s been taken away from the State,” she was quoted as saying by ANI.

She claimed that earlier, there was a system to monitor outsiders, which had since been dismantled.

“Now our officers can’t keep their data for long. Riots are caused by criminals, not any religion. With elections nearing, there’s clear polarisation politics at play. They can do anything against me, but I’m not afraid. I only care about the people,” Banerjee said, according to the report.

Governor CV Ananda Bose said he plans to meet families affected by the violence. “It’s a very emotional issue, and I share their sentiments,” he said.

According to the West Bengal Police, more than 250 arrests have been made in connection with the Murshidabad violence.

Additional police forces have been deployed across Samserganj, Dhuliyan, and other sensitive areas in the district.