New Delhi: BSP chief Mayawati has compared the recent incidents of violence in Delhi with 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sought a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into it.
"The recent violence in some parts of Delhi is similar to 1984 anti-Sikh riots. These incidents shook the entire nation. It has caused immense damage to property and loss of lives. It is sad and condemnable," said Mayawati on Thursday.
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"In guise of Delhi violence, political parties are playing dirty politics. Centre should let police and system work freely, without any kind of interference," she said.
BSP Chief, Mayawati: In guise of #DelhiViolence, political parties are playing dirty politics. Centre should let police&system work freely, without any kind of interference. Delhi CM should play a major role in normalising the situation instead of doing politics in other states. pic.twitter.com/r5yd9pj56M
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She further said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should "play a major role in normalising the situation instead of doing politics"Mayawati demanded that a Supreme Court-monitored investigation should be done.
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Violent clashes erupted between pro and anti-CAA groups in parts of North-East Delhi on Monday, leading to widespread vandalism and arson for over three days.The death toll in the violence rose to 33 on Thursday, according to hospital authorities. (ANI)
