Dynamite News "BJP 'directly responsible' for Sambhal violence": Rahul Gandhi accuses Saffron Party
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of displaying "insensitive actions" in response to the violence, alleging that their actions were deepening divisions and fostering discrimination between Hindu and Muslim communities. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the ruling BJP over the Sambhal incident, and accused the party of displaying "insensitive actions" in response to the violence, alleging that their actions were deepening divisions and fostering discrimination between Hindu and Muslim communities.
Rahul Gandhi said that the BJP was 'directly responsible' for the situation in Sambhal that claimed the lives of many people in the violence.
Condolences
The LoP offered his condolences to the bereaved family members of the deceased and injured and said that the criticised the UP government saying that the 'biased and hasty attitude' of the state government in Sambhal is 'extremely unfortunate.'
Taking to his official handle on X, Rahul Gandhi posted, "The biased and hasty attitude of the state government on the recent dispute in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh is extremely unfortunate. My deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the violence and firing.
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The administration's insensitive action without listening to all parties further vitiated the situation and resulted in the death of many people - for which the BJP government is directly responsible."
BJP creating rift
"BJP's use of power to create rift and discrimination between Hindu-Muslim communities is neither in the interest of the state nor the country. I request the Supreme Court to intervene in this matter as soon as possible and provide justice," read the post.
"My appeal is to maintain peace and mutual harmony. We all have to join together to ensure that India moves forward on the path of unity and constitution, not Communalism and hatred," said Rahul Gandhi.
Petition by DK Foundation
Meanwhile, a petition has been filed with the National Human Rights Commission on behalf of DK Foundation of Freedom and Justice in connection with the violent protest in Sambhal, Moradabad.
The DK Foundation of Freedom and Justice took suo motu cognizance under the provisions of its Memorandum of Article and filed a petition on the basis of the viral video of the incident that took place in Sambhal.
In the petition, the organization claimed that the police administration was taking action only against the Muslim community.
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The petition also said that due to indiscriminate firing by the police administration, three people of the Muslim community died, which is a condemnable incident and a matter of investigation.
Outsiders not allowed
In wake of the violence that erupted after an ASI survey at a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, the district administration on Monday announced that outsiders, social organizations, or public representatives will be barred from entering Sambhal without prior authorization from the authorities.
According to an official notification from Sambhal District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya, "Any outsider, social organization or public representative without the orders of the authorities will be prohibited from entering Sambhal."
Security has been heightened near the Shahi Jama Masjid in the area to maintain order and prevent any escalation of violence following the initial incident of ruckus and violence in Sambhal. (with Agency inputs)