Malda violence: VHP slams Bengal Govt

VHP today launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal government for its inaction against those behind the Malda violence, for which it accused local TMC leaders, and said it would launch a 'Jan Andolan' to force the administration to act against the culprits.
The Hindutva outfit also expressed serious concern and said the large-scale violence in Malda posed a "challenge" to the entire country.
"Due to its appeasement policy, the West Bengal government is not taking action and is unable to accept the challenge posed by 'jihadis'. It is a serious issue for the entire country. The Malda incident is a challenge for the country," VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain said.

He said members of a particular community took to streets and attacked a police chowki, burnt vehicles and blocked the national highway 34, still the government there has not taken any action against the accused.
"VHP expresses concern over the developments and it seems it will have to take to the streets and launch a 'Jan Andolan' to force the state government to take action against the culprits," he said.
Wondering that no case of action has still been still taken against those indulging in violence, Jain said, "It seems the local TMC leaders are behind this, who enjoy the patronage of the state government."

He said due to appeasement policy of the West Bengal government, "Hindus have become second-rate citizens" as he charged the TMC regime with "buckling under pressure".
Violence had broken out at Kaliachak on Sunday during a rally against alleged remark of a leader of Hindu group.