Koregaon The Bhim Inquiry Commission on Wednesday passed an order to summon the presidents of six political parties in Maharashtra to take their suggestions on the steps that can be taken to better prevent and deal with the law and order situation. . These political parties include Shiv SenaCongress, Bharatiya Janata Party ,BJP), the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Republican Party of India (A).
The order was passed following an application filed by advocate Ashish Satpute, representing the commission. A two-member commission headed by retired judge JN Patel was constituted by the state government to inquire into the causes of violence in Koregaon Bhima area on January 1, 2018, in which one person was killed and several others were injured. Were. ,
Earlier also, in 2018, the commission had issued notices to all prominent political leaders of the state asking them to appear before it and submit their suggestions and other information related to Koregaon Bhima violence and prevention of such incidents in future. but only Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar had replied and filed his affidavit before the commission. Pawar was also produced before the commission on May 5, when he was cross-examined by lawyers representing various witnesses.
Recently, advocate Satpute had filed an application seeking an order from the commission to summon leaders of other major political parties of the state. Satpute pointed out that as per the “Terms of Reference (TOR)” of the commission, it is to suggest short-term and long-term measures to be taken by the district administration and police to avoid recurrence of such incidents. ,
Satpute said that knowing the views of prominent political leaders on the issues of this ToR would help the commission to submit its report. Satpute said it is necessary to know from these political leaders what additional powers can be given to police officers which will help them to prevent and control law and order situation like communal riots, political agitations and bandhs in a better and effective manner. enables. Manner.
The Commission accepted Satpute’s application and passed an order saying: “Summon the Presidents (of political parties) to personally attend the Commission by appointing a representative on their behalf.”
As per the order, the presidents of political parties or their representatives should file an affidavit before the commission by June 30. The order further states that the Commission of Inquiry shall summon the person who has filed the affidavit to give oral evidence before the panel.