Yusuf Pathan slammed over 'Tea' post amid Murshidabad violence during Anti-Waqf Act protest
Murshidabad: Clashes broke out across parts of Murshidabad district on Friday following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leaving three people dead and dozens, including police personnel, injured. Calcutta High Court stepped in following the violence and ordered the deployment of central forces in the affected areas.
The unrest began in Suti, Samserganj, and Dhuliyan, where mobs took to the streets, setting vehicles ablaze, vandalising homes, and clashing with security forces. More than 138 arrests have been made so far as authorities attempt to restore order.
Amid the violence, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan, who represents Baharampur, came under fire for an Instagram post he shared on Saturday. The post featured him sipping tea and relaxing, captioned: “Easy afternoons, good chai, and calm surroundings. Just soaking in the moment.”
The timing of the post drew widespread criticism on social media, with users questioning his awareness and involvement amid the crisis in his constituency. One user wrote, “Murshidabad is burning and you’re travelling?” Another asked, “Do you even know what’s going on in your constituency?”
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also attacked the ruling TMC and Pathan, saying on X:
“Bengal is burning. HC has said it can’t keep its eyes closed and has deployed central forces. Mamata Banerjee is encouraging such state-protected violence as police stay silent! Meanwhile, Yusuf Pathan, MP, sips tea and soaks in the moment as Hindus get slaughtered… This is TMC.”
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Bengal is burning
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) April 13, 2025
HC has said it can’t keep eyes closed and deployed centra forces
Mamata Banerjee is encouraging such state protected violence as Police stays silent!
Meanwhile Yusuf Pathan - MP sips tea and soaks in the moment as Hindus get slaughtered…
This is TMC pic.twitter.com/P1Yr7MYjAM
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
