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MHA assesses damage in Bengal violence

A four-member team of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) visited Satgachhia and Nodakhali areas of the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal to assess the ground situation amid the reports of post-poll violence in the state.

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Published : May 7, 2021, 7:03 PM IST

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the state Home Secretary to file a report mentioning the places where the post-poll violence occurred in West Bengal and the steps taken to stop it.

A five-member Constitution Bench of the Calcutta High Court passed the order.

The next date of hearing regarding the matter is on May 10.

The Union Home Ministry has deputed a four-member team, led by an Additional Secretary level official, to visit the state and assess the ground situation. The team reached the state on May 6

Additional Secretary Home Ministry Govind Mohan, Additional Secretary Education Ministry Vinit Joshi, Joint Director of Intelligence Bureau Janardan Singh and IB Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) IB, Nalin are among the team.

Meanwhile, Union Minister V Muraleedharan's car was attacked in West Bengal's Panchkhudi on Thursday. The Minister alleged that the attack was perpetrated by Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons.

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has also written to West Bengal Chief Secretary reminding him of the letter written on May 3 to check the post-poll violence and also to provide a report on the incidents.

Read: Mamata writes to PM, seeks increase in supply of medical oxygen for COVID-19 treatment

According to MHA sources, the ministry did not receive any report yet and violence continues as the state government has not taken any step. MHA in its successive letter directed the West Bengal Government to take all necessary measures and submit a detailed report immediately.

"All necessary measures should be taken and a detailed report to be submitted immediately. If not submitted, it will be viewed seriously," the sources added.

MHA team assesses violence-affected areas in North 24 Parganas district

The four-member team of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) visited Satgachhia and Nodakhali areas of the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal to assess the ground situation amid the reports of post-poll violence in the state.

The team interacted with locals and assessed the property vandalism in those areas.

Read: Bengal post-poll violence: MHA team meets Guv, to seek report

RSS says post-poll violence in Bengal 'well conspired'

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday condemned the post-poll violence in West Bengal and demanded that the newly-elected government in the state should immediately contain violence and effectively establish rule of law as its top priority.

The RSS also urged upon the union government to take necessary steps to establish peace in the state.

In a statement, Sarkaryavah (general secretary) of RSS Dattatreya Hosabale said that the acts of violence appeared "to be well conspired".

"In elections, there are allegations and counter-allegations made in a fit of emotions but it should be remembered that all parties contesting belong to the country including candidates, supported and voters. The violence unleashed state wide, soon after the election results came out, is not only highly condemnable but appears to be well conspired also.

The RSS condemns this gruesome violence in severest terms. It is our considered opinion that this post-poll-result violence is contrary to the Bharatiya tradition of co-existence and respect to the opinion of all, as also it is totally opposed to the very spirit of democracy and one people enshrined in our Constitution," the statement said.

Hosabale demanded legal action against the perpetrators of the violence to instill confidence and a feeling of safety among the affected people.

"The role of state administrative machinery was completely passive and they remained mute spectators was the most heinous part of this unabated and inhuman violence," he said.

The RSS functionary also alleged that apart from the violence, women were also abused, houses were torched, innocent people were killed and shops were looted.

He also lent his support to BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sharma who has been alleging that hundreds of workers from Bengal had crossed over to Dhubri in Assam as they were facing persecution.

Read: MHA asks WB governor for report on law and order in state

"Thousands of people including people belonging to SC/ ST became homeless, were forced to go in search of refuge to save their lives and honour. From Coochbehar to Sundar and, there is a widespread fear psychosis among the common folk," Hosable alleged.

He said the first and foremost responsibility of the ruling administration, whoever or whichever party may be in power, is to establish peace and safety in the society by maintaining law and order, to instill fear of law in the minds of the anti-social elements, and to punish those involved in violent activities.

"The electoral victory belongs to political parties, but the elected government is accountable to the entire society".

"We demand the newly elected government of West Bengal, as its top priority, to effectively establish rule of law by immediately containing violence, to initiate legal action against culprits by arresting them without further delay and also to instill a feeling of safety and confidence in the minds of affected people, and to take necessary steps for their rehabilitation."

The RSS leader also made an appeal to the intelligentsia, socio-religious and political leadership to play a significant role in standing by those who are suffering and condemn the violence unequivocally.

Violence has been reported in several parts of West Bengal after the results of the assembly elections were declared on May 2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that nine of its party workers have been killed in the post-poll violence. However, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has denied the allegations.

Read: MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan's convoy attacked in WB

(Agencies input)

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the state Home Secretary to file a report mentioning the places where the post-poll violence occurred in West Bengal and the steps taken to stop it.

A five-member Constitution Bench of the Calcutta High Court passed the order.

The next date of hearing regarding the matter is on May 10.

The Union Home Ministry has deputed a four-member team, led by an Additional Secretary level official, to visit the state and assess the ground situation. The team reached the state on May 6

Additional Secretary Home Ministry Govind Mohan, Additional Secretary Education Ministry Vinit Joshi, Joint Director of Intelligence Bureau Janardan Singh and IB Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) IB, Nalin are among the team.

Meanwhile, Union Minister V Muraleedharan's car was attacked in West Bengal's Panchkhudi on Thursday. The Minister alleged that the attack was perpetrated by Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons.

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has also written to West Bengal Chief Secretary reminding him of the letter written on May 3 to check the post-poll violence and also to provide a report on the incidents.

Read: Mamata writes to PM, seeks increase in supply of medical oxygen for COVID-19 treatment

According to MHA sources, the ministry did not receive any report yet and violence continues as the state government has not taken any step. MHA in its successive letter directed the West Bengal Government to take all necessary measures and submit a detailed report immediately.

"All necessary measures should be taken and a detailed report to be submitted immediately. If not submitted, it will be viewed seriously," the sources added.

MHA team assesses violence-affected areas in North 24 Parganas district

The four-member team of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) visited Satgachhia and Nodakhali areas of the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal to assess the ground situation amid the reports of post-poll violence in the state.

The team interacted with locals and assessed the property vandalism in those areas.

Read: Bengal post-poll violence: MHA team meets Guv, to seek report

RSS says post-poll violence in Bengal 'well conspired'

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday condemned the post-poll violence in West Bengal and demanded that the newly-elected government in the state should immediately contain violence and effectively establish rule of law as its top priority.

The RSS also urged upon the union government to take necessary steps to establish peace in the state.

In a statement, Sarkaryavah (general secretary) of RSS Dattatreya Hosabale said that the acts of violence appeared "to be well conspired".

"In elections, there are allegations and counter-allegations made in a fit of emotions but it should be remembered that all parties contesting belong to the country including candidates, supported and voters. The violence unleashed state wide, soon after the election results came out, is not only highly condemnable but appears to be well conspired also.

The RSS condemns this gruesome violence in severest terms. It is our considered opinion that this post-poll-result violence is contrary to the Bharatiya tradition of co-existence and respect to the opinion of all, as also it is totally opposed to the very spirit of democracy and one people enshrined in our Constitution," the statement said.

Hosabale demanded legal action against the perpetrators of the violence to instill confidence and a feeling of safety among the affected people.

"The role of state administrative machinery was completely passive and they remained mute spectators was the most heinous part of this unabated and inhuman violence," he said.

The RSS functionary also alleged that apart from the violence, women were also abused, houses were torched, innocent people were killed and shops were looted.

He also lent his support to BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sharma who has been alleging that hundreds of workers from Bengal had crossed over to Dhubri in Assam as they were facing persecution.

Read: MHA asks WB governor for report on law and order in state

"Thousands of people including people belonging to SC/ ST became homeless, were forced to go in search of refuge to save their lives and honour. From Coochbehar to Sundar and, there is a widespread fear psychosis among the common folk," Hosable alleged.

He said the first and foremost responsibility of the ruling administration, whoever or whichever party may be in power, is to establish peace and safety in the society by maintaining law and order, to instill fear of law in the minds of the anti-social elements, and to punish those involved in violent activities.

"The electoral victory belongs to political parties, but the elected government is accountable to the entire society".

"We demand the newly elected government of West Bengal, as its top priority, to effectively establish rule of law by immediately containing violence, to initiate legal action against culprits by arresting them without further delay and also to instill a feeling of safety and confidence in the minds of affected people, and to take necessary steps for their rehabilitation."

The RSS leader also made an appeal to the intelligentsia, socio-religious and political leadership to play a significant role in standing by those who are suffering and condemn the violence unequivocally.

Violence has been reported in several parts of West Bengal after the results of the assembly elections were declared on May 2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that nine of its party workers have been killed in the post-poll violence. However, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has denied the allegations.

Read: MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan's convoy attacked in WB

(Agencies input)

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