Published 01:27 IST, March 2nd 2020

NCP's Sharad Pawar accuses BJP of instigating violence as it 'could not win Delhi polls'

NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday accused the BJP government of instigating violence in the national capital by ''promoting communalism''

Reported by: Manjiri Chitre
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

NCP supremo Shar Pawar on Sunday accused BJP government of instigating violence in national capital by "promoting communalism." He furr alleged that  party is burning Delhi because of its defeat in Delhi Assembly elections.

Speaking at a public event in Mumbai, Pawar said, " national capital has been burning since last few days. ruling party at Centre could t win Delhi Assembly polls and tried to divide society by promoting communalism." 

Advertisement

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Ami Party (AAP) swept Delhi Assembly elections with a whopping majority of 62 seats out of 70-seat Assembly.  remaining eight seats were bagged by BJP, while Congress secured ne.

Schools vandalised in Delhi violence

On Tuesday, as tensions ran high in nationals capital, Arun Modern Senior Secondary School situated in rth East Delhi's Brijpuri area was burned down by a mob - fortunately, students or staff were present at premises. Similarly, Rajdhani Public School and DPR school in Shiv Vihar met with same fate, where gates have been damd, furniture burned, school books and bags burned, windows and doors damd. CBSE has postponed board exams in area scheduled till February 29.

Advertisement

Re: Shar Pawar communalises attack on Delhi school; says 'because teachers from mirities'

Delhi Violence

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

Advertisement

Re: 'Delhi violence preplanned': After Congress, NCP's Nawab Malik demands Shah's resignation

Delhi Police he constable Ratan Lal lost his life and one DCP was left injured during clashes in Gokulpuri. While Home Minister reviewed situation on Monday and Tuesday, violence increased killing 45 and injuring over 200. While Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has offered monetary, medical and home relief to injured and deceased,  police h filed 167 FIRs and have arrested or detained 885 people till date. Meanwhile, Delhi HC has given Centre till April 13 to file a counter-affidavit on plea seeking FIR against leers who gave hate speech which allegedly incited Delhi violence.

Advertisement

Re: Delhi violence victims le peace march to pay tribute to those killed, kin share ordeal

Re: Union Minister Mehwal says re should be debate on Delhi violence, but politics

Advertisement

(With ANI Inputs)

01:27 IST, March 2nd 2020