According to a news report, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has stated that communal tensions during Ram Navami festivities at Sasaram and Bihar Sharif towns were triggered by some people indulging in “gadbad” (mischief), and he rejected the BJP’s charge that it indicated poor law and order situation in the state. He also made light of Union Home Minister Amit Shah canceling his tour of Sasaram in view of the riots, stating that he did not know why he was coming and why he decided not to come. The state police have arrested 45 people in connection with the communal riots, and normalcy has been restored in both the places. According to the news article, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his tour of Sasaram on Sunday due to the communal tensions and riots that have occurred during Ram Navami festivities in Bihar. The state BJP chief, Samrat Choudhary, stated that Shah will still address party workers in Nawada Lok Sabha constituency on Sunday as per schedule, despite the cancellation of the function at Sasaram to celebrate the birth anniversary of Emperor Asoka. Choudhary also blamed the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar for the cancellation of the function.
It is unfortunate to hear about the communal riots that took place in Sasaram and Bihar Sharif during the Ram Navami festivities. The arrest of 45 people in connection with the incident is a step towards bringing those responsible to justice. It is important to maintain peace and communal harmony in the state and prevent any further incidents of violence. The imposition of Section 144 in Sasaram is a necessary step to ensure that the situation does not escalate further. The authorities should continue to take strict action against those who indulge in such violence to send a strong message that such acts will not be tolerated.
