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Nagpur Violence: Congress Questions Instigators as Fadnavis Orders ‘UP-Style’ Action

Maharashtra Congress Accuses Mahayuti Government of Bias

The Maharashtra Congress accused the Mahayuti government of bias against a particular community and claimed that police did not allow its ‘fact-finding’ committee to visit violence-hit areas in Nagpur.

Congress Leader Criticizes Fadnavis Government

• Congress leader Manikrao Thakare questioned how the government would ensure a fair and impartial probe into the violence.
• He criticized the Fadnavis government for failing to protect its citizens and alleged that its ministers routinely target a particular community and spread hate.
• Action should be taken against both those involved in arson and violence and those who instigated it, he said.

Police Prevented Fact-Finding Committee from Visiting Affected Areas

Thakare accused the police of preventing the fact-finding committee from visiting affected areas under the pretext of curfew.

Devendra Fadnavis Promises Strict Action Against Rioters

• Earlier in the day, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis promised strict action against rioters and said the government would recover the cost of damaged property from them.
• When asked about the possibility of ‘Uttar Pradesh-style’ action, he said, ‘The bulldozer will roll if necessary.’

Thakare Accuses Police and Government of Sharing ‘Half-Truths’

‘It is the government’s duty to maintain law and order. But it looks like ministers and the BJP’s frontal organizations have taken up the task of destroying peace in the state. Nagpur city has never seen such violence. It had always been peaceful,’ he said.

Violence Erupted on March 17 in Vidarbha’s Biggest City

The violence erupted on March 17 in Vidarbha’s biggest city after rumors spread that a ‘chadar’ with religious inscriptions had been burnt during a protest led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The riots left 33 police personnel, including three Deputy Commissioner of Police-rank officers, injured.

Thakare Questions Why Permission was Granted for Protest

‘Ideally, police do not allow any attempt to disturb peace in society,’ he said.

Congress Leader Responds to CM Fadnavis’ Claim of Conspiracy

‘If there was a conspiracy, then what is the government for? The governor should dismiss the government if it fails to protect all communities,’ he said.

Congress MLA Vikas Thakre Urges Police to Allow Markets to Function in Affected Areas

Congress MLA Vikas Thakre urged police to allow markets to function in affected areas and suggested forming ‘all-faith peace committees’ to restore harmony.

Akola MLA Sajid Pathan Dismisses Accusation of Being Accused in Akola Violence Case

‘The BJP is crossing all limits of telling lies. I have come here with a message of peace, and allegations are being leveled against me. Instead of focusing on restoring peace in the city, the irony is that discussions are being held about who should be on the committee,’ he said.

Authorities Have Identified 104 Individuals Based on CCTV Footage and Video Recordings

According to Fadnavis, authorities have identified 104 individuals based on CCTV footage and video recordings. Action has been initiated against 92 people, including 12 minors, he said.