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    Defying prohibitory orders, BJP delegation visits violence-hit Asansol

    Defying prohibitory orders, BJP delegation visits violence-hit Asansol
    Written by Rajashree Seal
    (PTI desk)
    Apr 01, 2018, 05:44 pm 3 min read
    Defying prohibitory orders, BJP delegation visits  violence-hit Asansol
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    Defying prohibitory orders, a four-member BJP delegation visited violence-hit Asansol in West Bengal amid tight security to take stock of the situation in the town in the wake of violence over Ram Navami processions. BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain blamed the Trinamool Congress government in the state for "having failed" to control the situation in the Asansol-Raniganj belt of West Burdwan district. Here's more.

    BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain speaks on the situation

    "We visited the relief camps at Ramkrishnapur and Dhadka in Asansol and found out that whatever had happened was wrong. It was a failure on the part of the state government," Hussain stated.

    The delegation was formed by BJP chief Amit Shah

    The delegation, which was formed by BJP chief Amit Shah, will submit a report to him on its return. On the way to Asansol, the delegation was requested by the police to stop at Basra More and Kalipahari as prohibitory orders were in force in the area. However, after a brief discussion with police, the BJP leaders proceeded with their plan to visit Asansol.

    The four-member BJP delegation

    Besides BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain, the delegation comprised BJP national vice-president and Rajya Sabha member Om Prakash Mathur, Palamu MP and former director general of Jharkhand police Vishnu Dayal Ram, and Rajya Sabha member Roopa Ganguly.

    BJP delegation spoke to people at the relief camps

    After reaching Asansol, the members of the delegation, accompanied by local BJP leaders, spoke to the people staying at the relief camps. The Mamata Banerjee-led state government had yesterday said it would not allow the BJP team to visit the coal towns of Asansol and Raniganj as prohibitory orders under section 144, CrPC were in force in the riot-hit towns.

    Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi appeals for peace

    The government said that with the dates for the panchayat polls announced and the model code of conduct coming into effect, it would not be able to provide ample security for the BJP delegation. Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi had yesterday paid a visit to the violence-hit areas of Asansol and Raniganj. Tripathi in a meeting with senior police officials and administration appealed for peace.

    Violence-hit areas of Asansol-Raniganj belt of West Burdwan district

    The Asansol-Raniganj belt had witnessed clashes between two groups over Ram Navami celebrations, resulting in the death of one person. Two police officers were also injured in the clashes. Internet services remained suspended in both the towns, a senior police officer said.

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