The Lok Sabha debate on the Delhi communal riots was predictable and disappointing. It was a partisan blame-game that fails to comfort people that the political class has learnt necessary lessons to prevent hate speech and bloodshed. Home Minister Amit Shah’s clean chit to Delhi Police is anything but reassuring.
Lok Sabha debate on Delhi riots disappointing. Amit Shah clean chit to Delhi Police doesn’t help
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Watched Ms Jyoti Malhotra’s excellent interview with former LG Tejendra Khanna. A balanced, nuanced, completely objective assessment.
The most important message that should be sent out after each such man made tragedy is that it will not be allowed under any circumstances to recur. At a more prosaic level, expressions of genuine sympathy, condolences, relief and rehabilitation efforts. Earlier the harsh assessments were conveyed by the western media. Now the Nikkei Asian Review has lent its authoritative voice. Our best buddy in Asia, Quad, Indo Pacific, Act East.