[Marxistindia] Maharashtra CM facilitating Extortion

[news from the cpi(m)]

October 23, 2016

 

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the role of the Maharashtra
Chief Minister who instead of upholding the rule of the law to stop those
threatening film makers has actually facilitated extortion of a reported sum
of Rs. 5 crore invoking the armed forces. This is a gross insult to the
courage, valour and the role being played by the armed forces in defence of
India. 

 

The Chief Minister is under oath to uphold the Constitution and the rule of
law. By this action he has negated the constitutional mandate. This also
creates an environment of fear to stifle freedom of expression.

 

The Chief Minister and the government of Maharashtra should employ the
instruments of the State to uphold the rule of law. The failure to do so
should be taken serious note of by the Central government in accordance with
the constitutional provisions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Hari Singh Kang)

For Central Committee Office

 

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