26 March 2014
Press Release
The Socialist
Party expresses its deep concern about the manner in which the police
authorities are creating an atmosphere of fear and distrust among the citizens
of a certain community regarding the arrests of the alleged operatives of
Indian Mujahideen in Jaipur on 23 March 2014. In this connection, two young men
were arrested by the police in Okhla, Delhi, leading to a spontaneous protest
by the residents of that area. The arrested youth were released later following
the protest but the action of the police has spread a deep sense of insecurity and
anguish among the residents.
The police, in
its press conference and statements, has presented the arrested persons as if
they have been proved guilty already simply because they had been arrested. It seems that the police, by declaring the names
of the alleged suspects in the press conference and narrating stories about
their unlawful activities, have not kept in mind that it is also the time for
the Lok Sabha elections. The Delhi Police Special Cell should not have
mentioned in public that the suspected terrorists
were reportedly planning to attack BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi. The police should
have dealt with this alleged threat in a discreet manner.
Such acts of the
police could create communal feelings. The
Election Commission of
India should direct the police authorities, including
the National Investigating Agency (NIA) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), not to make
‘revelations’ which could flare up communal
passions
during the election times. The provisions of the Representation of the People
Act, 1951 applied to the political parties, leaders and candidates must be
applicable to the governmental authorities/agencies as well.
The Socialist
Party further appeals to the present government to ensure a free and fair
atmosphere among the public so that more than 80 crore voters all over India can
cast their vote with dignity and responsibility.
Dr. Prem Singh
General
Secretary/Spokesperson
Mob. :
9873276726