Nobody above law: J P Nadda on Lakhimpur Kheri violence case
New Delhi(PTI): BJP president J P Nadda on Friday asserted that a "professional and scientific" investigation will be conducted into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh and those involved in the incident will be brought to book as "nobody is above law".
Speaking at India Today Conclave 2021, he said that everyone will get justice.
"It was a sad incident. Law will take its course. Nobody is above law. An SIT has been set up. Best professional and scientific investigation will take place and those involved (in the incident) will be brought to book. No stone will be left unturned," he said while replying to questions about the possible impact of the violence on the upcoming UP Assembly polls.
He said that the incident of violence should be not be seen from the point of view of elections but from that of humanity.
To a query on the alleged involvement of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra's son in the violence, Nadda said that neither the BJP nor its government support any activity where law is taken into hands.
"Either on behalf of the party or the government, we do not indulge in any such activity where law is taken into hands. Whatever action is needed will be taken. I assure that legal process will be completed... Nobody is allowed to take law in his own hand. I want to assure that everyone will get justice," he added.
The BJP president said that a new trend of protest is emerging, which is a matter of concern.
"We need to ponder over it. Several incidents are happening. I am not talking about this incident (Lakhimpur Kheri violence). I am just making a point in general... How far we have to take the systems in democratic process, there should be some pondering over this too," he said.
Replying to questions on farmers agitation against the three new farm laws, Nadda said that the government held several rounds of talks with farmer leaders and kept the doors open for further dialogue but nothing happened.
"What is this movement for when the implementation of the farm laws has been suspended for 18 months and we are ready to hold talks?" he asked.
"You can bring horses near water but you can't force them to drink," he added.
Listing various schemes launched by the Union government for the welfare of farmers including 'Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana', 'Kisan Fasal Bima Yojana' and Farmers Pension Scheme, Nadda said what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done for farmers has never been done by anyone in this country.
"Those (farmers) who are well-intentioned, we will take care of them and bring them on board. For those who have political interests, I will ensure that people do not go with them. It is our political right...all those playing politics on the issue, people will give them a befitting reply. We are preparing for this," he said.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
