Won’t spare rioters; stern motion in opposition to them will proceed: Chouhan on Khargone violence

By PTI

MHOW/BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday warned that his authorities won’t spare anybody discovered indulging in riots and in addition justified the demolition of ‘unlawful buildings’ belonging to these allegedly concerned within the current violence in Khargone.

Curfew was clamped in Khargone on Sunday night following incidents of arson and stone-pelting throughout Ram Navami celebrations. Police have thus far arrested 121 folks in reference to the violence.

“The houses of persons belonging to the SC community were set ablaze (by the rioters in Khargone). Why shouldn’t action be taken against such people?” Chouhan requested whereas addressing a gathering in Mhow city the place he paid tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 131st delivery anniversary. Ambedkar was born in Mhow.

“Some people are conspiring to spread riots in the state. They want to set the state on fire. I appeal to people to maintain peace and harmony. Nobody should bother about their security and honour, but if someone indulges in riots, then Mama (as Chouhan is popularly called) will not spare. The stern action against rioters will continue,” the chief minister mentioned.

Chouhan additionally criticised senior Congress chief and former chief minister Digvijaya Singh for posting false footage on social media.

Police have registered FIRs in opposition to Singh for allegedly selling non secular enmity after he tweeted an image of a mosque in one other state whereas commenting on communal violence at Khargone.

Asking folks to have fun all festivals, together with Hanuman Jayanti, Good Friday and Eid, with enthusiasm and concord, Chouhan mentioned, “My government is with all of you.”

Chouhan assured that the homes torched by the rioters will probably be re-constructed by his authorities, however those that set them on fireplace won’t be spared.

According to him, his authorities has freed 21,000 acres of land from mafias utilizing bulldozers. “This land will be distributed among the poor,” he introduced.

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chouhan mentioned that he has developed 5 locations related to Dr Ambedkar as ‘Panch Teerth’.

“Today, I have decided to include these Panch Teerths – Mhow, Nagpur (Deeksha Bhoomi), Delhi, Mumbai and London – also in the MukhyaMantri Teerth Darshan Yojana,” he added.

The CM slammed AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his criticism over the violence in Madhya Pradesh, and requested him to go to the state to see for himself that every one are protected and safe within the state no matter their caste and faith. “Here, if action is taken, then it will be against those indulging in wrongdoings,” Chouhan mentioned.