Hitting out at the BJP for the widespread violence in Haryana over the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case, the CPI(M) on Friday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar to abide by their "rajdharma" in containing violence.
Taking to Twitter, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged that the cult headed by the self-styled godman could hold the state to ransom solely because the BJP-led government in Haryana was "in cahoots" with it.
How is the state government expected to handle the situation "fairly" when Khattar had "photos clicked" with Dera Sacha Sauda chief, and all the BJP assembly candidates visited the godman and the government "donated" Rs 50 lakh to him, he questioned.
"We appeal to everyone in Haryana to maintain peace and amity. We appeal to the CM of Haryana and the PM to abide by their 'Rajdharma'.