Two Mursidabad MPs meet CM Suvendu over loudspeaker removal from mosques, allege 'Muslims being targeted'
Two MPs from Murshidabad met with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to protest the removal of loudspeakers from mosques. They argued that the policy unfairly targets Muslims and requested government intervention regarding pending electoral roll issues.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights ongoing communal tensions and political friction regarding religious practices and administrative processes in West Bengal.
Two MPs from Murshidabad district met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday (August 8, 2026) and raised concern over the removal of loudspeakers from mosques.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting at the State Secretariat Nabanna, MP Abu Taher Khan alleged Muslims were being targeted in the state.
"Removing loudspeakers from mosques is extremely unfortunate. Muslims are being targeted in Bengal. Please stop this. We should be allowed to offer our prayers," said Mr. Khan, accompanied by Jangipur MP Khalilur Rehman.
"The court's directions must certainly be followed, but removing loudspeakers from mosques is not right. We have requested the government to look into the matter," he added.
Mr. Khan, who was re-elected from Murshidabad on a TMC ticket in 2024, alleged that the State police were "overenthusiastic" over the removal of loudspeakers from mosques.
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