NEW DELHI: The CPI (M) party on Saturday sought enactment of a comprehensive law to tackle crimes related to mob lynching in the current Monsoon session of Parliament to be able to meet the apex court directions.

After the two-day meeting held along with the politburo which concluded today, the Left party expressed that the government and the law enforcement agencies “cannot turn a blind eye to such crimes”.

“The politburo reiterates its demand for the enactment of a comprehensive law in the current session of Parliament to meet the apex court directions,” CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury told reporters.

“Many BJP leaders have come out openly in support of such criminals and the very fact that the culprits, even when identified, go unpunished speaks volumes of how they are patronized by RSS and BJP,” he alleged.

Mr Yechury said that the law by itself is can never be enough until it is completely implemented.

In the backdrop of election of Imran Khan, who is likely to be very soon sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan, expressing his urgent desire of holding talks with India, the party demanded that the Centre need to respond to the offer.

The politburo also took stock of the present situation consequent to the publication of the draft NRC rolls in Assam and condemned the recent statements made by BJP President Amit Shah.

It also alleged that BJP Chief Mr Shah made misleading statement with regard to the exclusion of 40 lakh people declaring them as “illegal migrants”.

Such irresponsible statements will only add to the fear and anxiety of an already harassed people, the party said.

Every law enforcement and intelligence agencies need to monitor the social media activities and take action under the Information Technology Act and other relevant laws, it says.

Police also needs to cooperate by registering FIR against persons who disseminate irresponsible and explosive messages and videos with content inciting mob violence and lynching of any kind, as per the directives of the advisory.

It further directs the state government to prepare compensation schemes for victims of lynching and mob violence.

There has been a spurt in number of incidents of mob lynching following fake rumors and false news being spread on WhatsApp. The biggest problem in India is that there is no proper digital literacy.

You May Also Read: BJP Ready For Debate Over Article 35A Issue, Extends “Open Invitation”