With the ongoing protests and bandh in Maharashtra due to the Bhima Koregaon violence, the Shiv Sena alleged someone is attempting to get a political advantage with the nuisance.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said, “There is a 200 years old history but there should be no riots in the name of history. When that war took place all castes and communities were united and fought their enemy together but today we are fighting over castes and communities and celebrating Shaurya Diwas. This is absolutely wrong. There is someone who wants to take political advantage of this situation but the person will be soon exposed.”
Raut also stated the State Government is responsible to control the State irrespective of the party. He was quoted saying, “It is primarily the responsibility of the government, irrespective of their government to keep a check on the how such incidents take place and how people from outside come and give provocative speeches that lead to such incidents.”
Raut added, “If a leader goes to another state he should maintain the protocol. He should not disturb the law and order of the state. Leader from other state has added fuel to the fire and the whole state is burning now. Public properties have been damaged.”
The Shiv Sena MP went on to condemn the incident and define the violence as unfortunate. Raut said, “It very unfortunate that communal riot has taken place in a progressive state like Maharashtra. It is neither good for Maharashtra nor for India because Maharashtra is a financial hub.”
Angry Dalits have taken to the streets in districts of the State protesting the violence during the Bhima Koregaon celebrations. The Dalit groups called for a State bandh causing inconvenience to the locals.
In Thane, the police imposed Section 144 after multiple protests were carried out at Railway Stations in the City. Section 144 prohibits a gathering of more than four people. This restriction will be in place until the 4th of January.
