Leaders condemn tailor’s murder in Rajasthan, demand strict action

Leaders across the political spectrum have come out strongly against the one-by-one horrific murder of 40-year-old Kanhaiya Lal, known as Riyaz.

Leaders across the political spectrum have come out strongly against the one-by-one horrific murder of 40-year-old Kanhaiya Lal, known as Riyaz.

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 that he is deeply shocked by the heinous tailor’s murder in Udaipur and called for immediate punishment for those spreading terror through such brutality.

Then came Mr. Gandhi’s reaction Tailor’s throat slit by two men in Udaipur On Tuesday, in a video posted on social media, he is saying that he avenged the insult to Islam and created communal tension in the Rajasthan city.

Ghosh Mohammad, one of the accused in the murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | photo credit: PTI

In a tweet in Hindi, the Congress leader said, “I am deeply shocked by the heinous murder in Udaipur. Cruelty in the name of religion cannot be tolerated. Those spreading terror by such brutality should be punished immediately.”

“We all have to defeat hatred together. I appeal to all to maintain peace and brotherhood,” he said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that both the accused in the Udaipur incident have been arrested from Rajsamand.

He promised a speedy investigation into the matter and said that the culprits would be punished severely in the court. Shri Gehlot also called upon the people to maintain peace.

Riyaz, the killer of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

The killer of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Riyaz, Udaipur, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. , photo credit: PTI

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the violent incident in Udaipur should be condemned.

In a tweet in Hindi, he said, “The culprits should be punished severely. Spreading hatred and violence in the name of religion is fatal for our country and society. Together we have to strengthen efforts for peace and non-violence.”

Condemning the incident, Congress leader Pawan Khera asked who is creating such controversy in the society and who is getting political benefit from it.

He wrote on Twitter, “Ashok Gehlot knows his Raj Dharma. Our government does not tolerate such heinous acts.”

“Kanhaiya Kumar, Akhlaq and Pehlu Khan – all became victims of hatred. Who is creating an atmosphere of bigotry in the country? Who is creating controversy in the society? Who is gaining political mileage by spreading hatred? Everyone knows that Who is he. Everyone is watching, but he is silent,” Mr Khera said in a tweet in Hindi.

Police personnel were deployed after the murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur on June 28, 2022.

Police personnel were deployed after the murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur on 28 June 2022. photo credit: PTI

Jamiat condemns murder of Udaipur tailor

Leading Muslim organization Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Tuesday condemned the heinous murder of a tailor in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, saying such an act cannot be justified in any way and it is against the religion of Islam.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind general secretary Maulana Hakimuddin Qasmi in a statement condemned the “brutal killing in Udaipur on the pretext of insulting the Prophet” and called it “against” the law of the land as well. Islam religion”.

He said that whoever has done this incident cannot be justified in any way and this act is against the law of the land and ‘our religion’.

“In our country, there is a rule of law, no one has the right to take law in their own hands,” Mr. Qasmi said.

He also appealed to all the citizens of the country to exercise restraint and maintain peace in the country.

Murder ‘insult to Islam’: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday termed the killing of a tailor in Rajasthan as an “insult to Islam” and demanded that the culprits be given the harshest punishment.

“The Udaipur incident is very appalling and gruesome. Such brutal acts have no place in a civilized society. We condemn this in the strongest terms. The culprits of this crime should be given the harshest punishment,” Mr Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.

SP, BSP condemned the murder

The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Tuesday condemned the killing of a tailor in Rajasthan’s Udaipur for “insulting Islam” and demanded stringent punishment for the culprits.

In a tweet in Hindi, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said, “The Udaipur murder must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. To save the brotherhood of the country, everyone in the society has to come forward. “Such criminal elements should be given the harshest punishment so that enemies of peace cannot take advantage of it.” BSP supremo Mayawati also demanded action against the attackers and urged people to maintain peace and harmony.

“The brutal murder of a tailor in Udaipur, Rajasthan today is very sad, and should be condemned. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace and order and exercise restraint,” she said in a tweet in Hindi.

“The Rajasthan government should take all necessary steps to ensure that the guilty get strict legal punishment and normalcy is maintained,” he said.

Owaisi called the incident disgusting, demanded the arrest of Nupur Sharma

India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned the killing of a tailor for allegedly insulting Islam in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district.

Mr Owaisi, who was addressing a gathering in Bhopal’s Ashoka Garden area as part of his party’s campaign for local body elections in Madhya Pradesh, also demanded the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Of.

Killers should get ‘exemplary punishment’: Tharoor

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday condemned the killing of a tailor in Udaipur and said the killers should get “exemplary punishment”.

“I condemn the horrific murder of shopkeeper Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur by two Muslim youths, who then posted a gruesome video of the murder on social media,” Mr Tharoor said on Twitter. Bigotry and violence have no place in our society, Mr Tharoor said, adding that prompt action “should and is being done”.

“The killers should get exemplary punishment. One should not be under the illusion that they can escape such offences, no matter what the case for provocation,” he said.

Mr Tharoor also urged social media companies to take down the video so that passion is not fueled.

Kerala CM condemns killing of tailor in Rajasthan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday condemned the brutal murder of a tailor in Rajasthan’s Udaipur city and said such heinous acts would only serve to disturb our cordial life.

Appealing to all to maintain peace, he also urged the authorities to take strict action against the culprits.

“Strongly condemn the brutal murder in #Udaipur. The authorities are requested to take strict action against those responsible. Such heinous acts will only serve to spoil our harmonious life. Appeal to all to maintain peace and calm and let the law take its course,” Mr Vijayan tweeted.