Former Guj CM Accuses Modi of Complicity in '02 Riots

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Former Guj CM Accuses Modi of Complicity in '02 Riots

PTI | Mumbai | May 23, 2011   Former Gujarat Chief Minister Suresh Mehta today alleged that after the Godhra train burning incident in 2002, Narendra Modi instructed the state police not to interfere in the activities of VHP, Bajrang Dal and BJP. "After the incident, Modi instructed the Gujarat police not to interfere in the activities of VHP, Bajrang Dal and BJP," the ex-BJP leader said while addressing a joint press conference organised by the "Committee for the Defence of Teesta Setalvad and Justice in Gujarat" adding that "there is no rule of law in Gujarat". Justice (retd) P B Sawant alleged that what is happening in Gujarat is far worse than "subversiveness" of the legal system. Mehta, who was chief minister during October 21, 1995 and September 19, 1996, further alleged that in order to save the incumbent government and Modi, efforts are being made to intimidate human rights activists and survivors of the communal riots. Filed On: May 23, 2011 22:00 IST ,