Haryana Finance Minister Abhimanyu on Thursday described the incidents of arson at his home, schools, and other establishments in Rohtak during the recent pro-quota reservation by Jats as a “political conspiracy”.
“The evidences and proofs emerging from the investigation clearly indicate a political conspiracy behind the whole incident,” he said here.
He said those who have come under the scanner of the investigators, have a “direct relation with a special group in a political party”.
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during his recent visit to Rohtak had said those found guilty of perpetrating violence during the agitation would not be spared.
Mr. Khattar had also said entire episode smacked of a political conspiracy. The Chief Minister had paid a visit to the house of Capt. Abhimanyu, which was burnt by miscreants.
Meanwhile, the Minister questioned why the top leadership of the Congress had “remained silent” during the stir.
“Why Mr Rahul Gandhi, who has a habit of visiting the spot in the event of any small happening, remained mum when Haryana was burning,” he asked.
Capt. Abhimanyu said that besides Virender Singh, ex-political advisor to former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, “many other names have also surfaced during the investigation for their role during the Jat stir”.
He said incidents of arson and violence happened in Jhajjar and Beri whereas nothing happened in adjoining Bahadurgarh and Badli.
“The Parkash Singh Committee is investigating the facts and if found guilty, the state government would not hesitate in taking action against personnel from the rank of Inspector General to Constable and officers of civil administration. The state government’s intention is to present real facts before the people honestly,” he said.
He said he was deeply hurt over the death of innocent people during the agitation and also damage caused to property including houses, shops and business establishments of thousands of people. PTI
