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Bengal: Mamata assures she'll protect properties of minorities

Bengal: Mamata assures she'll protect properties of minorities

Kolkata, Apr 9 (UNI) Amid ongoing violent protests in West Bengal over the amended Waqf law, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday assured the state's Muslim community that safeguarding their rights and property is her responsibility.

Speaking at the Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Divas, organised by the Jain community in Kolkata, Banerjee said, “I want to tell minorities - we know that you are hurt over the Waqf property matter. Please remember that when Didi is here, Didi will protect you and your property."

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