Akhilesh govt could not curb communal clashes: CPM
The CPI(M) on Sunday blamed the Akhilesh Yadav-government in Uttar Pradesh for failing to act on time to control the communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar which led to “terrible loss” of life and property.
“The state government and administration didn’t act on time, leading to terrible loss of life and property. It is incomprehensible that even after three deaths in one day (August 27), no decisive action was taken,” CPI(M) MP S.K. Saidul Haque said after visiting Muzaffarnagar.
On whether there was involvement of political parties in the clashes, Mr Haque said, “What was projected as a Khap Mahapanchayat, was actually attended by people not only from neighbouring districts, but also from as far as Uttarakhand and Haryana.”
“All voices of moderation were immediately silenced.”
Demanding immediate arrests of all those charged with inciting violence in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas, CPI(M) said the state government should ensure proper relief measures in the camps and immediate payment of compensation for those killed and injured. “Organisers of the Tanwali camp said, though promised, they had not received rations from the administration so far. It was only with community help that the camp was being run,” Mr Haque said. Central committee member Subhashini Ali, who was also part of the delegation that visited the riot-hit district said, “We met victims and people.”
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