Will gouge eyes of attackers: BJP leader on RSS killings in Kerala

Kannur in north Kerala has a history of political violence between the workers of the CPI(M) and BJP-RSS.

Updated on: Oct 16, 2017, 14:20:06 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra, Raipur

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Commenting on the murders and attacks on BJP-RSS workers in Kerala, former BJP MP Saroj Pandey on Sunday said that if the attackers don’t stop, they will enter their homes and gouge their eyes out.

A file photo of BJP president Amit Shah with general secretary Saroj Pandey in New Delhi. (HT)

Pandey, who is currently the national general secretary of BJP, was talking to reporters after a religious congregation in Bhilai in Chhattisgarh.

“Humare rashtriya adhyaksh ne march kee shuruvaat isliye kee hai kee aane vale samay mein agar baar–baar humare karyakarta pe isi prakaar ke aankh dikhaane ki sithi hoge toh hum ghar mein ghus ke aankh nikaal lenge... (Our national president (Amit Shah) has launched a march in Kerala because, if such attacks on our workers continue, we will enter their homes and gouge their eyes out,” Pandey said.

Kannur in north Kerala has a history of political violence between the workers of the CPI(M) and BJP-RSS.

The saffron party, under Shah, had taken out a ‘Janaraksha Yatra’, protesting against the attacks on its workers, allegedly by CPI(M) workers, in the southern state.

The CPI(M), on the other hand, has accused the BJP and RSS of resorting to violence, and denied the involvement of its government and leadership in political killings.

Pandey said BJP has about 11 crore workers across the world and the killing of 300 people related to RSS and BJP is undemocratic.

“We believe in democracy and the party ruling in Kerala and West Bengal should respect the democracy and should not be biased on these issues,” she added.

Leader of opposition in Chhattisgarh state assembly, TS Singdeo condemned the statement and called for a criminal case to be filed against her.

Singdeo further said that violence was going on from both sides and the Supreme Court should take suo moto cognisance and proper investigation should be done.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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