Karnataka: PFI demands action againt Sangh Parivar activists for wielding weapons at public places
Bengaluru: Popular Front of India (PFI) on Wednesday held a press conference demanding action against Sangh Parivar activists who wielded weapons like swords during their rallies across the state on Vijaya Dashami day. The press conference was held at Press Club Bengaluru.
As a part of Vijaya Dashami celebrations, right-wing groups including Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) had organised rallies wherein their activists were seen flaunting swords and other weapons, calling it “Hindu Shakti Sangam”.
During the press conference, the organization called for immediate action by the police department and filing of suo-moto case against the organizations.
“On the said occasion, throughout Udupi's main streets, there were public displays of firearms, rifles, and other weapons in public places; this was witnessed in Belagavi's Brahma Nagar's Hanuman Mandir, Bijapur, Davanagere, Gadag's Naragunda, etc. In the Dakshina Kannada district, the tridents were distributed among Bajrang Dal activists,” a press statement from PFI stated.
“It is appalling to witness that an accused- who had involved in a stabbing case has been conferred a trident. Among them, the programs ruthlessly provoked hate-mongering speeches and fueled the prejudices against the Muslim community, and have delivered the ultimatum of demolition of their religious institutions. There's a spine-chilling fact that there is a conspiracy to create division among religions and create unrest in society. In the meantime, the police have filed a weak case in order to quell the outrage over the incident of a public rally in Belgaum. Despite the video evidence, no strict action has been initiated against the culprits. The police's soft stand towards the Sangh Parivar has encouraged unrest among the public. It is becoming crystal clear that the BJP government led by Chief Minister Bommai, who defended the Sangh Parivar, has backed the police department the responsibility of protection of the accused,” the statement added while questioning the role of the police department in maintaining law and order situation in the state.
“Amid all these dangerous developments, the recent atrocities against the Muslim community in the state are terrifying. The brutal murder of a youth named Arbaaz in Belagavi, deadly assault on a student in Ilkal taluk of Bagalkot, threats to demolish historic Masjids in Gadag, etc are transforming into daily norms. Hate speeches delivered by the leaders of Sangh Pariwar, criticism of Prophet, etc; in addition to all the dangerous developments- the lawmakers are supporting them either directly or indirectly. Finally, the Sangh Parivar has garnished their ideology by distributing the swords, cudgels, and other deadly weapons among their activists during the Shobha Yatra!!” it further added.
“It is illegal to perform a demonstration of weapons in public places. The police department should have considered such malicious programs that create fear among the minorities, particularly in the Muslim community. It's insane to veil the incidents by filing weak cases against culprits. The organizers of the event and the activists must be held guilty for their acts. The Chief Minister of the State should intervene and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the near future. Else, 'Popular Front of India' will revolt ferociously throughout the state,” PFI state secretary AK Ashraf said during the press conference.
Ilyas Muhammad, Zonal President, Popular Front of India, Bangalore, and Abdul Razak Kemmara, State Leader, Popular Front of India, Karnataka were also present during the press conference.
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'I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus': Raghav Chadha rubbishes AAP's allegations
New Delhi (PTI): "I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus," said Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday as he rejected allegations levelled against him by the Aam Aadmi Party, calling them "false" and part of a "coordinated campaign".
In a video, Chadha dismissed claims that he did not join opposition walkouts, terming the charge a "blatant lie".
He challenged his detractors to cite even a single instance where he failed to participate and said parliamentary proceedings are recorded through CCTV cameras.
Refuting another allegation that he refused to sign a motion related to the Chief Election Commissioner, Chadha said no party leader had asked him, either formally or informally, to sign it. He added that several other MPs from his party had also not signed the motion.
The MP said his focus in Parliament has been on raising public issues such as GST, income tax, air pollution in Delhi, water concerns in Punjab, public healthcare, education, railway passenger issues, menstrual health, unemployment and inflation.
Chadha said that he goes to Parliament to "create impact not ruckus" as it runs on taxpayers' money and it is his responsibility to highlight their concerns. "Every lie will be exposed," he said.
