States to be held accountable for communal flare-up
Moily faults State for ‘soft approach’; Communal Violence Bill soon
'The Karnataka government’s flexible approach towards communal violence has resulted in the collapse of law and order in the State. A Communal Violence Bill will be introduced shortly holding respective State governments directly accountable for all incidents of communal violence,' said Union Minister for Law and Justice M Veerappa Moily.
Addressing the media on the sidelines of the decennial celebrations of Navodaya Self Help Groups organised by South Canara District Central Cooperative (SCDCC) Bank and Navodaya Gram Vikas Charitable Trust here on Sunday, Moily said the State Government should overcome its “soft approach” in handling incidents of communal violence.
The Chief Minister and the Home Minister should be held responsible for the present situation in the State.
The government should take stern measures to curb violence as done by the Maharashtra government during the recent protests by Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The Congress government’s handling of the situation in Maharashtra revealed its competence, the minister claimed.
Strongly condemning the Youth Congress for blackening the face of Pramod Mutalik and Sri Ram Sene for hurling stones at Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes’ house in Udupi, Veerappa Moily said that no one has the right to take up law in to their hands.
Reacting to reports on assault on Kasturi Channel reporter Rahim Ujire by Bajpe Sub-Inspector Pramod, the minister said that action can be taken against any officer or civilian who violates the law under IPC Section 153. If found guilty, he will be liable for punishment.
Telangana issue
The Union government has constituted Sri Krishna Commission to go through the pros and cons of the formation of Telangana state. The terms of reference are balanced and flawless. The Commission will find solution at the earliest, much earlier to the actual date of presentation of the report –– December 31. The process can be rendered smooth if the concerned cooperate with the Commission, said Moily.
The people’s grievances can be directly addressed to the Commission. The conduct of the protesters is politically motivated and the issue of Telangana does not top their agenda. They are anti-development. Eventhough, the terms of reference are accepted by a large section of region’s people, a few are dissatisfied with it. Attempts will be made to convince them as well, he added.
