Parliament Budget Session LIVE Updates: The government "pays tribute" to all those who died in the violence in Delhi in February, said home minister Amit Shah in Parliamenton Wednesday.
There was no violence after February 25, said Shah in Lok Sabha as he defended the government and the Delhi Police.
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The Opposition, during the Parliament debate, asked for Shah's resignation but the treasury side said he had been "pro-active" in containing the violence.
More than 40 people died in the riots that began over a new citizenship law which makes it easier for non-Muslims from some neighbouring Muslim-dominated countries to gain Indian citizenship.
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08:20 PM
Delhi riots were pre-planned, culprits will not be spared: Shah
"We did not take the riots casually. Prima facie, I believe that the riots were pre-planned. I assured families of the riot victims that the culprits will not be spared no matter which religion, caste or political party they belong to" :Home Minister Amit Shah
08:05 PM
Govt wants to avoid serious discussion on Delhi riots: Congress
"It is very clear that the government is not serious. It wants to avoid a serious discussion on the worst communal riots in Delhi's history. It is a very sad depiction of our democracy and our Parliament that we have not given a message to assure the people of Delhi and the country": MP Anand Sharma of INC
08:04 PM
Lok Sabha adjourned till Friday 11 am
07:25 PM
Fake social media accounts created to incite hate: Shah
Around 60 social media accounts were created on 22nd February and were closed down on 26th February. Police will find those behind them. Social media was used to incite hate: Shah
07:22 PM
Key takeaways from Amit Shah's speech
> Analysing CCTV footage using face identification software
> Will not discriminate on basis of religion or clothes
> NSA Ajit Doval visited riot-affected areas on my request to raise morale of Delhi police
> I didn't attend events in Delhi during US President Trump's visit as I was sitting with Delhi police to control violence
> We wanted discussion on Delhi violence after Holi to avoid communal flare up during festival time
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07:19 PM
Those who died in riots were Indians: Shah
'52 Indians died in Delhi riots — I won't give a split based on religion': Amit Shah.
07:18 PM
Spread of riots on such a big scale is not possible without conspiracy: Shah
"The spread of riots on such a big scale in such a short time is not possible without a conspiracy. We have registered a case of conspiracy to probe this angle. Three people have been arrested for financing the violence in North East Delhi," the Home Minister said
07:13 PM
Those who caused violence will not escape, analysing CCTV footage for identification: Shah on Delhi riots
Analysing CCTV footage using face identification software to identify the miscreants, it (the software) does not discriminate on basis of religion or clothes. All those who caused the violence will not be able to escape the law: Amit Shah
07:10 PM
49 cases of Arms Act registered, 153 arms recovered: Shah
We are ensuring that no action is taken against any innocent person. 49 cases of Arms Act have been registered & 153 arms have been recovered. Over 650 meeting of peace committee have taken place since February 25: Amit Shah
07:08 PM
Total 2,647 people have been detained or arrested for violence in Delhi: HM Amit Shah
There was no violence after February 25, said Shah in Lok Sabha as he defended the government and the Delhi Police.
ALSO READ: MP political crisis LIVE: Congress counts posts Scindia got, cries betrayal
The Opposition, during the Parliament debate, asked for Shah's resignation but the treasury side said he had been "pro-active" in containing the violence.
More than 40 people died in the riots that began over a new citizenship law which makes it easier for non-Muslims from some neighbouring Muslim-dominated countries to gain Indian citizenship.
CATCH ALL THE LIVE UPDATES
Auto Refresh
08:20 PM
Delhi riots were pre-planned, culprits will not be spared: Shah
"We did not take the riots casually. Prima facie, I believe that the riots were pre-planned. I assured families of the riot victims that the culprits will not be spared no matter which religion, caste or political party they belong to" :Home Minister Amit Shah
08:05 PM
Govt wants to avoid serious discussion on Delhi riots: Congress
"It is very clear that the government is not serious. It wants to avoid a serious discussion on the worst communal riots in Delhi's history. It is a very sad depiction of our democracy and our Parliament that we have not given a message to assure the people of Delhi and the country": MP Anand Sharma of INC
08:04 PM
Lok Sabha adjourned till Friday 11 am
07:25 PM
Fake social media accounts created to incite hate: Shah
Around 60 social media accounts were created on 22nd February and were closed down on 26th February. Police will find those behind them. Social media was used to incite hate: Shah
07:22 PM
Key takeaways from Amit Shah's speech
> Analysing CCTV footage using face identification software
> Will not discriminate on basis of religion or clothes
> NSA Ajit Doval visited riot-affected areas on my request to raise morale of Delhi police
> I didn't attend events in Delhi during US President Trump's visit as I was sitting with Delhi police to control violence
> We wanted discussion on Delhi violence after Holi to avoid communal flare up during festival time
Read more here
07:19 PM
Those who died in riots were Indians: Shah
'52 Indians died in Delhi riots — I won't give a split based on religion': Amit Shah.
07:18 PM
Spread of riots on such a big scale is not possible without conspiracy: Shah
"The spread of riots on such a big scale in such a short time is not possible without a conspiracy. We have registered a case of conspiracy to probe this angle. Three people have been arrested for financing the violence in North East Delhi," the Home Minister said
07:13 PM
Those who caused violence will not escape, analysing CCTV footage for identification: Shah on Delhi riots
Analysing CCTV footage using face identification software to identify the miscreants, it (the software) does not discriminate on basis of religion or clothes. All those who caused the violence will not be able to escape the law: Amit Shah
07:10 PM
49 cases of Arms Act registered, 153 arms recovered: Shah
We are ensuring that no action is taken against any innocent person. 49 cases of Arms Act have been registered & 153 arms have been recovered. Over 650 meeting of peace committee have taken place since February 25: Amit Shah
07:08 PM
Total 2,647 people have been detained or arrested for violence in Delhi: HM Amit Shah
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