Communal Violence Ethnic Violence: Serious question of 13 leaders including Pawar and Sonia to the Prime Minister

New Delhi: In the last few days, there have been incidents of communal violence in many parts of the country and the situation is being aggravated by provocative statements. Leading opposition leaders in the country today issued a joint statement expressing concern. (Opposition Leaders Issue Joint Appeal)

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While calling for peace and harmony among the people, the leaders of the opposition also demanded strict punishment for the perpetrators of communal violence. It is shocking that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained silent on the issue while social harmony in the country is in danger, the statement said. Congress President Sonia Gandhi, NCP President Sharad Pawar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, CPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, Bihar Opposition Leader Tejaswi Yadav, CPI (M) General Secretary D. Raja, Debabrata Biswas, Manoj Bhattacharya, Dipankar Bhattacharya, p. K. This joint statement has been issued by 13 leaders, Kunhalikutty.

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Attempts are being made to polarize religion by creating meaningless disputes over uniforms, places of worship, festivals, language, food culture. This matter is very serious. Types of ‘hate speech’ are on the rise. Despite the provocative speeches being made, no concrete action has been taken. On the contrary, such individuals are being protected. Opposition leaders have also expressed concern over the allegations. There have been recent incidents of communal violence in several states of the country. It was protested in the same statement. “According to the reports that are being received about these incidents, the same pattern has been followed in the areas where these incidents took place. Provocative speeches were given before the religious procession. Social media was also used to spread hatred. The whole situation is frightening and worrying, “the statement said. The statement also highlighted the need for all parties to work independently and jointly to maintain social harmony.

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