July 24, 2018
Mob lynching a result of BJP’s campaign of hate: Mamata Banerjee
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday held the BJP responsible for increasing number of lynching incidents in the country and said that instead of merely condemning them, the saffron party should control its leaders.
“The Union Home Minister condemned the incident in Parliament. But, why instead of condemning, they are not controlling their leaders from the upper to lower level. It is only because of their hate campaign that so many lives have been lost (in lynching incidents). Charity begins at home,” she told reporters at the state secretariat, Nabanna.
“We appeal to all the common citizens. It’s a serious phase we are going through. So many lives have been lost. This should be stopped immediately,” she said.
The chief minister said strict action would be taken against those found to be involved in such incidents anywhere in West Bengal.
She also blamed fake news and rumours spread through social media platforms for incidents of lynching.
