CPI(M) deplores provocative BJP remarks on Holi, requires peaceable celebration

The CPI(M) on Wednesday, 12 March, condemned the “provocative” remarks made by a number of BJP leaders and ministers forward of Holi, which coincides with Friday prayers throughout Ramzan.

In a press release issued after a gathering of the Politburo held on 11–12 March, the social gathering stated it condemns the remarks made by BJP ministers and MLAs in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

“The chief minister of UP, Adityanath, has additionally taunted and threatened Muslims on this challenge as an alternative of assuring that legislation and order will likely be maintained. Such remarks are meant to create tensions and intimidate the Muslim neighborhood,” the CPI(M) stated.