Rajnath Singh: Mob Lynching is a state issue
Rajnath Singh: Mob Lynching is a state issue
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The Opposition Party today by cot the Lok Sabha affairs after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stating that mob lynching is a state concern and the local government should take strict action" to put off it.

It is noted that The matter was raised in both Houses of Parliament today.

Rajnath Singh said that Lynching happens on basis of rumour and it is the duty of the state governments to take strict action against such odd incidents.

"It's not like lynching has been happening only in the last few years, they've happened before too," He added.

Singh said that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sent two advisories to the states for put a stop to mob lynching, asserting that the Centre has a limited role in dealing with issues concerned to law and order.

He further said that The Centre can’t stay tight-lipped. The MHA had issued advisories in 2016 and in the first week of July. Incidents happen due to fake news circulated through social media.

Calling the incident as ill-fated, Rajnath Singh urged state governments to take appropriate actions against the culprits.

Not satisfied with Rajnath Singh's response, the Opposition parties staged a walk-out.

 

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