BJP President Amit Shah today attacked the Left Front over a party worker's alleged murder in Kerala. He termed the alliance which has came to power as undemocratic and also accused it of violating the mandate of the people given in the assembly elections. <br/><br/>In a series of tweets, Mr. Shah blamed supporters of the Left parties for the killing saying the BJP is concerned about the safety of its workers in the state. He also said, a committee of party leaders will visit the state to probe the incident.<br/><br/>A 38 year old BJP worker had sustained head injuries after he was allegedly hit by a brick following a clash during a victory rally by CPI(M) workers at Idavilangu on Thursday. He died the next day.<br/><br/>Another party leader and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, the BJP will not tolerate violence against its workers. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Mr. Prasad said, violence began soon after the polls and 55 criminal cases have been registered against CPI(M) workers in Kannur district. He added this cycle of violence must be stopped. Mr. Prasad also said, he expects the new CPI(M) government and the party will give serious thought to this situation otherwise, BJP will fight on the street and in Parliament over the issue.
News On AIR | May 21, 2016 7:09 PM
Amit Shah slams Left Front over party worker's murder in Kerala