Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday sought an open debate on the recent Delhi violence in Parliament and said that like the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, it had shaken the country.
“Like the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the recent violence in Delhi has shaken the entire country. It would be better if Parliament adjourns all business and holds an open debate and answer the questions of the public. But, not doing this is unfortunate (lekin, aisaa nahi karnaa dukhad),” Mayawati tweeted in Hindi.
Earlier, Mayawati had written to President Ram Nath Kovind, demanding a high-level judicial probe by a sitting judge of Supreme Court so that the culprits behind Delhi riots could be unmasked and brought to justice. She had also demanded compensation for those who lost their properties or kin during the clashes.
Besides, the BSP chief also advised that dirty politics not be played over the riots and instead both Union and Delhi governments make joint efforts to restore peace as soon as possible.