“What was being played on the loudspeakers” Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for violence in Bahraich

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) (India), October 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party over the violence that broke out between two communities, killing one, in Bahraich during immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga.

Akhilesh Yadav, criticizing the Uttar Pradesh government, said the government should have taken note of what was being played, referring to the songs that were being played on loudspeakers during the idol’s immersion.

Appealing to the two communities to maintain law and order, Akhilesh Yadav said, “What happened is regrettable. The administration, government and media know why this happened. The government should bring justice. When the procession began, the administration should have taken note of its route, proper security on the route, proper positioning of Police If I tell you what was being played on these loudspeakers, the government will say something else But the Administration should have at least taken note of what was being played. played (on the speakers), isn’t it? insulting someone?” Blaming the government and administration for the incident, Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of “spreading hatred and dividing society”. The government, the administration and their vote bank politics are responsible for what is happening in Bahraich and elsewhere. They are doing this deliberately… I appeal to people to understand the tactics of the BJP, they want to gain political benefits by spreading hate and hatred. dividing society.” Yadav said.

On Sunday, one person was killed and several others injured after a clash broke out between two communities during the immersion procession of Durga idols in Mahasi area of ​​Bahraich.

According to police, the procession was passing through a Muslim area when the two groups discussed some issues.

Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP) Vrinda Shukla said, “In the Maharajganj area of ​​Mahasi, a procession was passing through a Masjid through a Muslim area. The groups argued over some issues. A person from the Hindu community died after bullets shots were fired at him and after that a tense situation arose.” After the murder, a protest broke out in Bahraich. Police resorted to tear gas and lathi to disperse the protesting people. According to police, 30 people have been arrested in connection with the incident that took place in Mahasi area of ​​Bahraich and a manhunt has been launched for the main accused. (ANI)