LS discusses Lucknow encounter, hate crimes

The Lok Sabha on Thursday was adjourned till 2:40 pm after the discussions on hate crimes on Indians in United states and the Lucknow encounter.

Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday held discussions on the hate crimes on Indians rose since President Donald Trump took charge. The lower house also discussed about the Lucknow terror encounter.

Earlier in the day, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the government is very serious regarding the incidents of hate crimes in United states. He informed the Lok Sabha that on behalf of government of India, a statement will be given in Parliament next week. He also praised Saifulla's father who refused to receive his son's body. He said that every Indian supports Saifulla's father and so do I.

On the other hand, leader of the opposition Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being silent on the hate crime incidents that have been on the rise since Donald Trump became president of the United States. He added that Modi updates about everything on twitter but he is silent on hate crime incidents.

Further details are awaited.

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