Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Feb, 04
J&K Pardesh Congress Committee today held a protest at Satwati Chowk led by JKPCC Chief GA Mir and condemned Hindu Mahasabha for aiming a pistol at the effigy of Mahatma Gandhi in order to ‘recreate’ his assassination by Nathuram Godse on his death anniversary. Later they bathed the statue of father of nation with milk. Leaders raised slogans and banner at Mahatma Gandhi statue at Satwari chowk showing strong resentment over the incident. Prominent among those who participated in the protest include former Minister Mulla Ram, former Minister Raman Bhalla, former MLA RZ Zora, Former Minister RS Chib, Chief spoke person Ravinder Sharma, Former Minister Mohd. Nayaz Sarif, Th. Balwan Singh, Rajnish Sharma, Manmohan Singh Pinka, Ex MLA Asgar Ali Karbalai, Vikram Malhotra Distt urban President, Distt Rural President Hari Singh Chib, Congress Sewa Dal, Mahila Wing President Madam Indu Pawar, OBC State Chairman Adv. Suresh Dogra, Madam Suman Bhagat, Youth President state Udhay Banu Chib, PCC Member Satish Sharma, PCC Member Amrit Bali, PCC Member Jai Singh, Block President, Sarpanch, Panch, Ward president beside others.
Addressing the protesters, Mir said, “such organisations are trying to bring anarchy in our country. They do not respect our Constitution. By recreating the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, they insulted the citizens of India who are real patriots. They questioned our freedom which was attained through the sacrifices of our beloved national leaders. By recreating a murder, the such organisations are trying to inject hatred in the young generation. Their act proves how cruel they are. As a citizen of India, we all should condemn this act. By recreating the assassination, Hindu Mahasabha questioned the self respect of every Indian. It is clear that Hindu Mahasabha and its relating associations are against the interests of our nation, Mir added.”
Mir further added, “Hindu Mahasabha does not involve itself in any national building activities. Its main agenda is to spread hatred and violence in the name of religion. We all know Mahatma Gandhi led the nation’s struggle for freedom. Now they are trying to assassinate the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi. They cannot bear the messages of the Father of the Nation which is spreading among youths largely.
The BJP is supporting these anti-nationals with the support of such organizations. But in the upcoming election, people will teach a fitting lesson to BJP and its allies.”The former Minister said this shocking incident proved that the Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was only wearing a mask (mukhauta) of the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi but in their hearts they were actually guided by Godse’s principles.
Speaking on the occasion, Bhalla said that this country is still inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and his preaching of peace and non-violence… It can never be overshadowed by the action of Godse or his followers.
The government must book them for treason for this blatant anti-national act and also ban the ABHM,” Bhalla said. He lambasted the Hindu Mahasabha for glorifying Godse and defaming Gandhi.
Those who indulged in such an act should be framed under sedition charge, he said.Gandhiji has remained an inspiration for people globally to follow the right path, the path of non- violence in all their actions, he added.” He alleged the incident, an enactment of the Mahatma’s assassination, reflects that BJP governments at the Centre and in the state have been quietly supporting the act.
