Shanta Kr holds central, state govts besides judiciary responsible for Shaheen bagh

Holding both the central and Delhi governments responsible for the ongoing anti-CAA dharna at Shaheen Bagh in South East Delhi, former Himachal Chief Minister Shanta Kumar on Friday strongly criticised the Supreme Court too for sending interlocutors to protesters instead of deciding its legality.

Talking to media in Solan on Friday, Shanta Kumar said the country has failed in handling the Shaheen Bagh episode.

"How can governments, be it of the Centre or state, allow such a long dharna at a public place?" he asked.

Questioning the judiciary's decision of sending interlocutors to Shaheen Bagh, the veteran BJP leader said, "I respect judiciary and the Supreme Court. The work of the judiciary is to provide justice, not to send interlocutors at dharna sites."
To a query, he said, "Whosoever is responsible for the entire Shaheen Bagh episode, action should be taken against those."