National Commission for Minorities takes cognisance of 'hate speeches'

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, December 29

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has taken cognisance of the alleged hate speeches at religious conclaves in Haridwar and Raipur and sought reports from the Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh governments.

Chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura told the media on Wednesday that the commission has also taken note of the namaz row in Gurgaon and called for a report from the Haryana Government. Later in a statement, he said the commission had also taken “suo motu cognisance of attacks on churches” and would look into the matter.

Asked if the commission had taken action against the alleged hate speeches delivered by some participants at religious conclaves organised in Haridwar and Raipur recently, the NCM chairman said, “We have sent notices to Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh governments and called for reports. Their reply is expected in the first week of January.” Based on the reports, the commission would decide its next course of action, he said. On the Gurgaon namaz tussle, the chairman said, a notice had been issued to the government.