Taslima’s stay in Kolkata has caused problems: WB Speaker

“There was large-scale violence on Wednesday . The state government is in touch with the Centre. They will decide,” he said.

Asked if the writer should be allowed to stay, he said, “How can I say that? The Centre issues visa and it is entirely upto the individual where she or he stays after getting a visa.” Bose on Wednesday had said if Taslima’s presence in the city is disturbing peace, then she should leave.

However, earlier in the day he said in a statement: “I on behalf of the state party (CPM) would like to make the people aware that I revise my statement of last night. Let the Union government take an appropriate decision on this issue.”

There was a large-scale violence in CKolkata on Wednesday during a three-hour shutdown called by the All India Minority Forum demanding cancellation of Taslima’s visa.

The Speaker, on the other hand, suspected a “conspiracy” behind Wednesday violence.

Halim said, “I am particularly sad and shocked that all the five to six trouble spots were within my Assembly constituency.”