Retired SC judge must probe Amravati violence: Chandrakant Patil
The Hindu
MVA Govt. must drop cases against arrested BJP leaders, says party’s Maharashtra unit president
The earlier this month should be investigated by a retired Supreme Court judge, said BJP Maharashtra unit president Chandrakant Patil, while demanding that the Maharashtra Government drop all charges against BJP activists arrested in connection with the violence of November 12-13.
Speaking in Kolhapur, Mr. Patil reiterated the BJP’s call for a ban on the Mumbai-based Raza Academy, claiming the minority outfit’s call for a shutdown on November 12 had allegedly led to the violence and vandalism across different parts of the State.
“The riots in Malegaon, Amravati and Nanded should be investigated by a retired Supreme Court judge, and the masterminds of the riots and their supporters should be arrested. The State Government must ban the Raza Academy and stop slapping cases on those citizens who took to the streets protesting in self-defense,” said the BJP State unit chief.