Facing criticism from a section of Muslim leaders as her government is going ahead with the digitisation of Waqf properties in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (December 3, 2025) tried to assure the people that she will not allow “anyone to touch people’s property”.
“Some are trying to incite division on the basis of religion. Waqf law (Waqf Amendment Bill) was introduced by the BJP. In the State Assembly, we brought a proposal against it (the Bill). We resisted it and filed a case in the Supreme Court, which is ongoing,” the Chief Minister said addressing a public meeting at State’s Malda district.
West Bengal government directs digitisation of waqf properties on UMEED portal
Ms. Banerjee added that as long as she is there, she will not allow anyone to touch minorities. “Whoever it may be, I will not allow anyone to touch religious places. I do not do communal politics,” Ms. Banerjee said.
The Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks come days after a letter by West Bengal Minority Affairs Department directed all District Magistrates to upload registered Waqf Properties on Data in Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment. Efficiency & Development (UMEED) Portal has surfaced in public domain.
