India News | VHP Protests Across Jharkhand over Murshidabad Violence

Ranchi, Apr 19 (PTI) Members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) demonstrated in various parts of Jharkhand to protest the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

In state capital Ranchi, VHP members, along with activists of some socio-religious organisations, staged a protest near the Raj Bhavan.

Also Read | Madhya Pradesh: Shops Vandalised As Tension Escalates in Sanodha Village After Clash Between 2 Communities, Heavy Police Force Deployed.

Shouting slogans against the TMC government, the protesters demanded the imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal.

VHP's town president Kailash Keshri said they have submitted a memorandum to the President through the office of the Ranchi Deputy Commissioner.

Also Read | Pune Cab Fare Hike: Ola, Uber and Rapido To Follow Government-Approved Meter Rates in Maharashtra From May 1; Here's Everything You Need To Know.

"President's Rule is the only solution to the problems in West Bengal," he claimed.

Three people were killed, several others injured, and numerous properties were vandalised during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad last week.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)