Delhi violence: BJP's Sudhir Mungantiwar hits back at Cong on Amit Shah's resignation call

BJP leader Sudhir Mungaantiwar on Wednesday slammed Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi for demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over Delhi violence.Hitting back at her, BJP leader said that Congress party should follow similar lines and ask for Maharastra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's resignation for Hinganghat case. 

Speaking to media, he said, "re were many such riots that occurred during Congress government's rule in country, for which a Home Minister was responsible. If in se scenarios, one can be held a Home Minister responsible n y should ask for resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister." He furr added, "y had shame when Hinganghat incident happened. Women are being stripped, but y ask for resignation at any time." 

About Wardha case murder case

On February 3, a 25-year-old lecturer who was a resident of Hinganghat in Wardha district was set ablaze by a stalker while she was on way to college. Having suffered 40% burns, she was undergoing treatment at Orange City Hospital and Research Centre in Nagpur. However, victim succumbed to her injuries.

According to reports, accused Vikesh Nagrale was arrested by police. He was booked under Sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 326-A.

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Congress demands HM's resignation

While addressing press conference, Sonia Gandhi called ongoing violence in rth-East Delhi a 'pre-planned conspiracy' and accused Centre of allowing it to happen. In pursuance of this,  UPA chairperson demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation.

Speaking to media, she had said, "Congress Working Committee believes that Home Minister and Central Government is responsible. Home Minister should tender his resignation with immediate effect."

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Violence in National Capital

Violence has broken out in several areas in rast Delhi, forcing application of Section 144 as well as or strict curbs. Additional security forces have been called in amid rampant stone-pelting, destruction of public and private property, arson and assorted wanton destruction.

 Delhi Police head constable Ratan Lal lost his life and one DCP was left injured during clashes in Gokulpuri. On Wednesday, an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer was found dead in rth-East Delhi's Chand Bagh area amid  heavy stone-pelting in area. 

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It was on Sunday evening that clashes erupted between pro and anti-CAA groups, with both groups hurling stones at each or allegedly in presence of Delhi Police. Police fired tear gas shells and also resorted to lathi-charges to disperse protesters.

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(With ANI Inputs)