On Tuesday, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar hit out at BJP-led government in UP and also at the Centre for ‘misuse of power’ over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident which led to the death of eight people.
He also demanded a probe by the Supreme Court Judge into the violence.
“Our country gives the right to protest. Accordingly, farmers gathered at Lakhimpur Kheri and were holding a silent protest. At that time, people related to those who are in government–be it Uttar Pradesh or at the Centre tried to suppress their voice and were mowed down by a jeep which led to the loss of lives of six to eight farmers. Those who are in the BJP government at Centre and in Uttar Pradesh are responsible for this act.”
Sharad Pawar said that the UP government has created a situation that is similar to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and it will pay its price one day.
