The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 18th December 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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U.P. CM criticizes Opposition, alleging neglect of violence against Hindus in Sambhal

• The Uttar Pradesh legislature’s winter session opened with heated debates over recent violence in Sambhal and Bahraich.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that the traditions of Ram, Krishna, and Buddha will endure in India, not those of Babur and Aurangzeb.
• He criticized Opposition parties for ignoring violence against Hindus in Sambhal during their decades in power.
• The CM claimed Sambhal has a history of communal riots since 1947, with significant incidents in 1947, 1948, and 1978, where 184 Hindus were reportedly burned alive, and a total of 209 Hindus have lost their lives in the region.
• Regarding the November 24 violence over a survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid, which left four people dead, the CM highlighted historical tensions between Turks and Pathans in Sambhal.
• He assured strict action against anyone involved in disrupting peace or stone pelting.
• The CM dismissed the Opposition’s claims of rising communal tensions, citing National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data showing a 97% to 99% decrease in communal riots in the state since 2017.
• Samajwadi Party MLAs protested, accusing the government of failing in its responsibilities across the state.

The Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned development projects worth ₹24,276 crore in Amaravati

• The APCRDA meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved projects worth ₹24,276 crore.
• Projects include the construction of the Legislative Assembly, High Court buildings, five iconic towers, and trunk and Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) roads in Amaravati.
• The Legislative Assembly and High Court buildings will span 103 acres and 42 acres, costing ₹765 crore and ₹1,049 crore, respectively, with a combined cost of ₹1,814 crore.
• The Legislative Assembly will feature a 250-meter-high tower with a built-up area of 11.22 lakh sq.ft., allowing public access for a view of the capital city when not in session.
• The High Court building will be a 55-meter-high, eight-storey structure with a built-up area of 20.32 lakh sq.ft.
• The five iconic towers will provide a total area of 68,88,064 sq.ft. at a cost of ₹4,688 crore.
• Among these, the General Administration Department tower will have 48 floors, including the ground floor, with a total area of 17,03,433 sq.ft.
• These towers will accommodate offices of Ministers, Secretaries, Department Heads, and their staff.

Parbhani unrest: Man in custody died from ‘shock caused by injuries’

• Somnath Suryawanshi, 35, died in judicial custody in Parbhani district on Sunday, reportedly due to “shock following multiple injuries,” as per the provisional post-mortem report.
• Suryawanshi was among 50+ people arrested after the December 11 violent protests following the vandalism of a glass-enclosed Constitution replica near Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue at Parbhani railway station.
• Officials stated Suryawanshi complained of chest pain while in Parbhani District Central Prison and was rushed to a State-run hospital, where he died at 6.49 a.m.
• An in-camera post-mortem was conducted at a government hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar by a panel of six doctors.
• Suryawanshi, a Pune resident, was in Parbhani to appear for a law examination, according to his brother Premnatha.
• His lawyer, Pawan Jondhale, claimed Suryawanshi had no role in the December 11 violence and was seen carrying a book and recording the incident in videos.
• Local activists alleged police manhandled those arrested, though police maintained they provided medical care promptly after Suryawanshi complained of chest pain.
• Suryawanshi’s funeral was held at Ambedkar Shamshan and was attended by at least 20,000 people.
• Dalit groups staged protests over the “custodial” death, demanding justice, while officials confirmed a magisterial inquiry into the allegations.
• Meghana Bordikar, BJP MLA from Jintur, called the incident unfortunate but defended the police, stating Suryawanshi’s death resulted from a heart attack and the police handled the matter appropriately.
• The incident continues to stir controversy, with ongoing demands for justice and accountability.

Important questions

1. What historical communal incidents did the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister cite to highlight violence in Sambhal?
2. How did the Chief Minister respond to Opposition claims about rising communal tensions in Uttar Pradesh?
3. What is the combined cost of constructing the Legislative Assembly and High Court buildings in Amaravati?
4. What were the circumstances surrounding Somnath Suryawanshi’s death while in judicial custody in Parbhani district?
5. What are the key demands of the protests following Suryawanshi’s death, particularly from Dalit groups?

Important vocabulary

1. Neglect: Failure to care for or address something properly.
2. Communal: Relating to conflict between different religious or ethnic groups.
3. Disrupting: Causing disorder or interruption in normal functioning.
4. Sanctioned: Officially approved and funded.
5. Iconic: Recognizably significant or distinctive in design.
6. Legislative Assembly: A governmental body responsible for making and passing laws.
7. Provisional: Temporary and subject to change, especially referring to a post-mortem report.
8. In-camera post-mortem: A private or confidential autopsy conducted without public viewing.
9. Custodial death: Death occurring while a person is in police custody.
10. Magisterial inquiry: An official investigation conducted by a magistrate to determine facts or accountability.

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