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Rajasthan state president of Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) Satish Poonia on Tuesday(3rd May), urged the state Governor Kalraj Mishra to initiate a probe into the incidents related to violence in Jodhpur. He further requested to the Governor to also pass necessary instructions to the state government to ensure the maintenance of law and order in Rajasthan.

“I humbly request you that a fair investigation should soon be conducted into the incidents and taking suo moto cognizance of the matter, please pass on the necessary instruction to the state government so that peace can be established in the state and the communal incident doesn’t get repeated,” Satish Poonia requests Governor through a letter in Hindi.

The BJP further urged the Governor to take strict action against the accused.Poonia, in its letter, further alleged that the Congress government led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in the state indulges in the politics of appeasement which has led to the creation of an atmosphere of fear for the most of the people in the state.

“The politics of appeasement practised by the current Congress Govt and the increasingly worsening law and order situation in the state has left the majority of people in fear. It has also tarnished the reputation of the state across the country,” he added.

Meanwhile, over 50 people have also been arrested in connection with the Jodhpur violence.

“More than 50 people have been arrested. If some negligence by the administration is found, strict action will soon be taken,” said Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Singh Yadav on 3rd May. Clashes broke out at the Jalori gate circle in Jodhpur, the Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s home district, following Eid prayers. Police soon resorted to a lathi charge to maintain  law and order and help disperse the mob.

This followed the immensely tense atmosphere that prevailed in the district on Monday(2nd May) after stone-pelting incidents between 2 groups over the raising of different flags at Balmukand Bissa at the Jalori Gate intersection circle.