Lok Sabha Debates
Regarding Communal Clashes At Marad In Kozhikode District In Kerala. on 5 May, 2003
Title: Regarding communal clashes at Marad in Kozhikode district in Kerala.
SHRI VARKALA RADHAKRISHNAN (CHIRAYINKIL): Sir, in the morning, I referred to the Marad tragedy. The immediate cause for this tragedy is the inaction of the Kerala police. It is strange that we have a DGP who holds Press conferences to declare the policy. He also addresses Press Conferences. The DGP is on the verge of retirement. That gentleman is always speaking out of the way. So, unfortunately we are having such a person as the DGP. He had declared that the Intelligence Wing of the police did not work. This is not an isolated incident. Last year also, five people lost their lives. The police ought to have been present in that place, but they were not there when the tragedy took place. It is reasonably suspected that the persons behind this tragedy belong to a new Party, called NDS. They are the followers of Madani who is detained. The new followers of Madani have given a new name to the Party called NDF. Unfortunately, the present UDF leadership is in honeymoon with the communalists for electoral gains. This is the reason for such a catastrophe. They are in honeymoon with the communalists. Shri A.K. Antony and others are in honeymoon with the communalists. They will speak about maintaining law and order and secularism, but that is mere boasting. … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: Who will speak about?
SHRI VARKALA RADHAKRISHNAN : It is because of their action and because of their conciliatory attitude towards communalists, this incident took place. Otherwise, it could not have happened. This is an incentive for the communalists. The Muslim fundamentalists are behind this attack and the Hindu fundamentalists were behind the previous attack. So, all this happens in Kerala State either because of the Hindu communalists or because of the Muslim communalists. They are behind this tragedy that has happened in Kerala which is unheard of in our history.… (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down now.
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MR. SPEAKER: Prof. A.K. Premajam, I will give you a chance. One of you can speak and not all the Members.
SHRI VARKALA RADHAKRISHNAN : We are here for the communal harmony. But unfortunately such a thing happened during the regime of UDF and finally the UDF Government is responsible for this incident.
SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA (MAVELIKARA): Sir, the incident that took place at Marad, in which nine people were killed and many others are in the hospital, is a matter of serious concern This is a matter of grave concern. In Kerala, we never thought that such an incident would take place. Every section of the society is living peacefully and there is total amity in the State. There are certain elements trying to create communal disunity in the State. This is the handiwork of those sections. The Chief Minister of Kerala visited the place. He has gone to every house and the situation is now under control. It is very unfortunate that Shri Varkala Radhakrishnan is attributing political motives. … (Interruptions) Even the CPI(M) General Secretary Shri Vijayan was obstructed by the local people and they told him that he was responsible for this incident. The CPI(M) leaders were not permitted by the local people to go to their houses. This shows who are involved in this incident and who are trying to create communal disunity and disharmony in the State of Kerala. All sections of the society should condemn this. Taking political mileage out of this incident is totally unfortunate and it should be condemned. … (Interruptions) Today, all political parties should come together and see that peace is brought back to the area. … (Interruptions)
PROF. A.K. PREMAJAM (BADAGARA): Hon. Speaker, Sir, thank you very much for this opportunity. It is indeed very unfortunate that a very sorry incident had taken place in Kerala, at Marad in Kozhikode district. This incident involving the killing of nine people and serious injuries to thirteen others reveals the inefficacy and inefficiency of the UDF Government in Kerala. The DGP has declared that there is no policy as such and they would govern just according to the rules. This is something which has to be questioned by the Government but the Chief Minister is supporting the DGP. It is because of the inaction and inefficiency of the police force that this incident has taken place. This is a continuation of the incident which took place in the beginning of last year, on 3rd January. The police, instead of keeping alert, had taken off a police aid post from there. It was actually known to the police that something was going to go wrong in that area but the police did not act with alertness. It is because of the inefficiency and inaction of the police that this incident has happened. I request this House to condemn that incident in Kerala. … (Interruptions)
SHRI E. AHAMED (MANJERI): Hon. Speaker, Sir, the incident which took place in my constituency is quite unfortunate and most condemnable. We all not only condemn but also say that it is a heinous crime and it should not have happened. We should not just score political gains out of this unfortunate incident. All of us should join hands to put down such incidents in future. This area is a communally sensitive area. Every time, there would be communal clashes. Last year also, there were communal clashes in which five people were killed. We had made all efforts and since then there has been a perfect peaceful atmosphere. What has happened is quite unfortunate. Some people say that these were revenge killings; some people say these are communal killings. Some people say that there is a deep-rooted hate behind the killings and even now there is a communal divide. Those who create the communal divide are dividing the very hearts of the people. We should not only not allow it but also put it down.
Yesterday, the Chief Minister was there. We all had a meeting to ensure that the situation is not allowed to precipitate because the CPI(M) Secretary had been sent away. So, the Chief Minister decided that he would go alone.
He went there. Even now the hon. Chief Minister is camping there. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri I.D. Swami, has gone there. … (Interruptions)
Sir, Kerala has a history of communal amity and religious harmony. Everybody is proud of that. … (Interruptions) We are all trying to continue that tradition and whoever are trying to disturb it, they should not be allowed and they should be put down. We want to make peace there. Let us bring normalcy there. … (Interruptions) I invite every one of you to join us in our effort. That is what we want to do. We have to bring communal amity and harmony and peaceful coexistence of all the communities. It is easy to use any words, but it is difficult to control its reaction at the ground level. It is not a time to score political points.
Hon. Member, Shri Varkala Radhakrishnan has said about Shri Madhani and his fundamental groups. Is it not a fact that the Communist Party of India (Marxist Group) had joined hands with Shri Madhani and his people in the Ottapalam by-election to Parliament? Is it not the same party, which had joined hands with Shri Madhani in the Guruvayur by-election? When you want, you will seek help from them and when they oppose, you accuse others. … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: Shri Ahamed, please conclude.
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MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.
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SHRI E. AHAMED : Communism or Communalism should not divide people. Those who are making divide among the people are going to divide the very heart of the people. It should be avoided. So, let us join hands to bring peace and amity in the State. … (Interruptions)
श्री चिन्मयानन्द स्वामी (जौनपुर): अध्यक्ष महोदय, मुझे भी इसी सब्जैक्ट पर बोलना है। …( व्यवधान)
MR. SPEAKER: Shri Chinmayanand Swami, do you want to speak on Kerala issue?
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श्री चिन्मयानन्द स्वामी :अध्यक्ष जी, आप पहले हमें बोलने दीजिए क्योंकि उनका विषय दूसरा है। …( व्यवधान)
अध्यक्ष महोदय : क्या आपको इसी विषय पर बोलना है?
श्री चिन्मयानन्द स्वामी :जी हां, मुझे इसी सब्जैक्ट पर बोलना है। …( व्यवधान)
अध्यक्ष महोदय : राम विलास पासवान जी, आप बैठिये। इनको इसी विषय पर बोलना है।
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श्री चिन्मयानन्द स्वामी :अध्यक्ष महोदय, कोजीकोड मराड बीच पर जो घटना हुई है, उसकी जितनी निंदा की जाये, वह कम है । लेकिन यह कहना बिल्कुल गलत है कि वहां शांति है। जैसा अभी श्री ई अहमद साहब ने कहा कि एक वर्ष पहले वहां इसी प्रकार के साम्प्रदायिक तनाव हुए हैं। ३ जनवरी, २००२ को वहां छ: लोग मारे गये थे। यह जो स्थिति वहां बनी, वहां समुद्र के किनारे कुछ लोग जिनमें महिलाएं भी थीं, बैठे हुए थे। तभी वहां कुछ लोगों ने चाकू से इन पर हमला कर दिया जिसमें नौ लोग वहीं मारे गये जबकि १५ लोग अस्पताल में घायल अवस्था में भर्ती हैं। इस संबंध में यह बताया जा रहा है कि वहां पर एन.डी.एफ. नाम की एक आर्गनाइजेशन है जिसकी ज़ड़ें यू.डी.एफ. में है, जिसको मुस्लिम लीग का संरक्षण प्राप्त है। पिछले साल जिन लोगों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई की जा रही थी, उनको रोकने के लिए मुस्लिम लीग के मंत्री ने सरकार पर दबाव डाला जिससे उन लोगों के खिलाफ कोई कार्रवाई नहीं हुई। अगर उन लोगों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई की होती तो शायद यह घटना न होती। ये घटनाएं वहां पर आतंकवाद का रूप लेती जा रही हैं। उनकी पृष्ठभूमि विदेशों में बन रही है। विदेशों से पैसा लेकर काम करने वाली पी.डी.पी. जिनके लीडर मिस्टर अब्दुल नासर मदनी है, की वहां के चीफ मनिस्टर मिस्टर एंटनी के साथ अच्छी खासी दोस्ती है।
MR. SPEAKER: Please do not take the name.
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श्री चिन्मयानन्द स्वामी :उनके दबाव में सब कुछ हो रहा है। मैं चाहता हूं कि सरकार इस पर बयान दे और मुस्लिम लीग की इसमें साझेदारी है या नहीं, इसकी जांच सी.बी.आई. से कराई जाये।…( व्यवधान)यह मांग वहां के बी.जे.पी. के लोगों की है। …( व्यवधान)सरकार इस पर बयान दे।…( व्यवधान)
SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA : Why is he saying all these things? … (Interruptions)
SHRI E. AHAMED : Sir, please give me only one minute our part is functioning as bulworks against extremist. … (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: You all know the rules that during `Zero Hour’, there is no debate allowed in the House.
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श्री चिन्मयानन्द स्वामी :यही मिस्टर मदनी के साथी हैं।…( व्यवधान)इससे परेशानी कांग्रेस को होती है लेकिन जब केरल में लोग मारे जाते हैं तो यू.डी.एफ. की सरकार चुप रहती है और उस पर कोई कार्रवाई नहीं करती। …( व्यवधान)
MR. SPEAKER: I am going to the next subject. Shri Ram Vilas Paswan.
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MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down.
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श्री थावरचन्द गेहलोत (शाजापुर): अध्यक्ष महोदय, कोजीकोड मराड तो मिनी पाकिस्तान है। …( व्यवधान)ये उनको संरक्षण देने वाले लोग हैं। वह मिनी पाकिस्तान का रोल अदा करता है। …( व्यवधान)कोजीकोड मराड में मैं चार महीने रहा हूं और मैंने देखा है। इन लोगों ने उसे मिनी पाकिस्तान बना दिया है। …( व्यवधान)इसकी निंदा करनी चाहिए, वे नहीं कर रहे बल्कि उसका समर्थन कर रहे हैं। यह बहुत गलत बात है।…( व्यवधान)अध्यक्ष महोदय, हमें आपका संरक्षण चाहिए। इस विषय पर आपको कुछ कहना चाहिए। …( व्यवधान)
MR. SPEAKER: Nothing else of any other Member will go on record except what Shri Ram Vilas Paswan says.
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