BJP sinned, why ought to individuals endure?: Mamata on Prophet row violence

By PTI

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed that some political events have been behind the violent incidents that rocked Howrah district and promised to take strict motion towards these making an attempt to instigate riots within the state.

She additionally questioned why ought to widespread individuals endure due to “sin” dedicated by the BJP, in reference to controversial remarks by suspended and expelled occasion leaders on Prophet Mohammad which triggered the violent protests.

“As I have said before, normal life has been affected by violent incidents in Howrah over the last two days.Some political parties are behind this – they want to instigate riots. But this won’t be tolerated and strict action will be taken against those involved. Why should common people suffer because of sin committed by BJP,” Banerjee tweeted in Bengali.

Protests erupted in a number of elements of Howrah district on Friday over controversial remarks by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled chief Naveen Jindal on Prophet Mohammad.

Agitators resorted to stone-pelting, setting police automobiles on fireplace and damaging public property throughout violent protests and clashes with the regulation enforcers within the district.

Internet providers have been suspended throughout the district until June 13 and prohibitory orders beneath Section 144 of CrPC imposed in a number of areas comparable to Uluberia, Domjur and Panchla until June 15.

Common individuals needed to endure as highway and railway tracks have been blocked by protesters within the district.

Several native and categorical trains have been cancelled as a result of violence.