Independent Inquiry Needed For Justice: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra On Farmers' Killing Case
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Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers' Killing Case: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is standing with those who trampled upon farmers.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said it is clear from the Supreme Court's observation in the Lakhimpur Kheri case that an independent investigation is necessary for justice, and alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government is standing with those who trampled upon farmers.
Her remarks came soon after the Supreme Court suggested that a former high court judge monitor the ongoing probe by the Uttar Pradesh Police into the October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violence during a farmers' protest.
"In the Lakhimpur massacre case, it is clear that the Uttar Pradesh government is standing with those who trampled upon the farmers," Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
"The father of the person who is the main accused in trampling upon the farmers (Minister of State for Home) has the protection of @narendramodi ji. It is clear from the observation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court that there should be an independent inquiry for justice (to be achieved)," the Congress general secretary said.
