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#CalcuttaHighCourt Acting Chief Justice led bench hears LoP Suvendu Adhikari's (@SuvenduWB) plea concerning the #RamNavamiViolence that broke out in some areas in West Bengal

On Monday, the #calcuttahighcourt directed the state government to deploy adequate police force in the affected areas where incidents of violence took place during the #RamNavami procession so that peace and tranquillity prevail.

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ACJ: We have read in the news how it all started, it is there everywhere on social media. We want the Advocate General to tell us what is State's plan to tackle the situation.

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ACJ: State can take the help of some other forces like Paramilitary etc if there is an inadequate police force within the state. After all, we need to ensure the safety of citizens.

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ACJ: We received a letter written by a sessions judge to the Registrar of the HC informing that violence started near his residence and he sought help from the police, however, no help was offered to him.

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ACJ: The Sessions Judge said that he lives near a Lord Hanuman Temple and the anti-social elements are trying to target the said temple. He said he is not getting any help from the local administration.

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ACJ: He sought HC's help for police protection. Now what happens is all these judges reside in these districts, and they have to go to work. You said you have arrested some people, then they will have to be brought before the judges for remand.

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ACJ: Then what will happen is that the surcharged atmosphere will also get into the court complex as well. Something needs to be done about this. You can barricade these routes. Police can take out peace marches to assure the citizens that they are safe.

ACJ: You can designate short routes so that religious sentiments are not hurt. If you have shortage of police force, you can take the assistance of central forces.

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ACJ: You should not take this as adversarial litigation, dont give this a political color. We can always discharge the petitioner (@SuvenduWB) and appoint an Amicus in this matter and proceed ahead.

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The court gives time to the Advocate General to make certain phone calls and make instructions.

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AG: The state has imposed 27 conditions on those seeking to carry out processions. The state will allow a tableau for the Hanuman Jayanthi procession. The person/organization applying for permission is to be held responsible for the breach of conditions.

AG: Since over 2000 application seeking permission has been received by the state for tomorrow's Hanuman Jayanthi processions, the state can not barricade all the routes in such a short time but we will barricade sensitive areas.

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AG lists out certain other arrangements being done by the state government for the Hanuman Jayanti procession (to be taken out tomorrow).

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AG: I want to say something. #RamNavami and #hanumanjayanti processions were not very common thing for Kolkata and for West Bengal. But, in the last 5 years, these have started. Unknown applications have also started applying for taking out the procession.

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ACJ: Looking at the magnitude of the crowd that will assemble, I don't think state police will be adequate. The state can seek assistance from Paramilitary forces. It is to assist the state machinery.

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ACJ: A lot of these have started coming up recently like in 5 years. Western influence etc. But once it has come to the state, it has come to the state.

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BJP leader and Lawyer Priyanka Tibrewal (@impriyankabjp) submits: The Chief Minister of the state has made utterances against one community. Can a CM make biased statements?

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Adv Tibrewal (@impriyankabjp): She (CM) is saying it is the month of Moharram, and Muslims cannot do anything bad. It is upon you Hindus to ensure that they stay safe. Hindus should protect them.
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Adv Tibrewal (@impriyankabjp): What does this mean? that you have divided the State between Hindus & Muslims? Such biased statements coming from the CM. This resulted in further violence.

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Adv Tibrewal: Despite Court's orders, there was violence. I was part of a rally where the violence took place. I was brutally attacked on my eyes, and I had to get operated on. Police stood there as a mute spectator just next to me.

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Adv Tibrewal: AG says that #RamNavami and #hanumanjayanti are recent fashion, can we say so regarding one community, can we question their belief?

If it is a fashion and people are on the streets can we stop them?

Adv Tibrewal: Can we do the same for some other community. If such rules are made today, can AG say that such rules will apply to processions of Muharram or Eid?

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ACJ: Obviously. Nobody has got a right. You are entitled to free movement and if that is going to be hampered, then the definitely State can put restrictions. The rules will apply to all rallies and processions.

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Adv Tibrewal: I am not doing any drama. I am a peace-abiding citizen.

CJ: Nobody has said that you are doing drama.

Adv Tibrewal: this allegation has come up several times.

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