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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Another incident of alleged insult to Islamic prayer reported in Belthangady
case lodged against 47 individuals
Belthangady: Another incident involving individuals allegedly dancing indecently, dressed in a denigrating manner, and insulting the Azan (Islamic call to prayer) has come to light under the jurisdiction of the Venoor Police Station. A case has been lodged against 17 accused persons and 20 to 30 others who were allegedly involved in the act.
Based on a complaint filed by Mohammed Rafiq, a resident of Poyyegudde house in Padangady village, a case has been registered at Venoor police station against Savya residents Vasantha, Rajesh, Harish, Peradi residents Dayanand, Ranganath, Mohan, Shamit, Ravi, Ramesh Kulal, Suresh, Ashoka Kulal, Dhanush Haradottu, Harish Banthottu, Ramesh R.K, Suresh Barottu, Pramod, Prakash Peradi and 20 to 30 other individuals.
A case has been registered under Section 353(2) along with Section 3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for disrespecting Islam, Prophet Muhammad and the Islamic prayer Azhan by wearing Muslim attire during a 'Purusha Kattuna' event on April 14th.
A video of the incident is reportedly circulating on various social media platforms. In the purported video, a group of individuals can be seen wearing traditional Muslim attire and allegedly insulting the Azan by dancing indecently during a 'Purusha Kattuna' (a ritualistic dance performed by men of different castes, typically marking the end of agricultural activities) event held in Peradi near Venoor.
This incident follows a similar episode reported just days ago during a Purushara Puja ceremony, where Islam was allegedly disrespected. A complaint had already been filed with the Venoor police regarding that incident.
Leaders from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) had also approached the Venoor police and submitted an official complaint, and demanded immediate action against those who are responsible for creating unrest in the society by wearing Muslim attire and hurting religious sentiments.
The Venoor police have now registered a case following widespread outrage over the alleged video denigrating Islam.
