Oppn leaders write to Prez, seek action over hate speeches

NEW DELHI:  Several opposition  leaders  have written to President Ram Nath Kovind demanding speedy restoration of normalcy in the violence affected areas of Delhi and FIR against  those accused of making provocative speeches. The signatories, who include Sitaram Yechury (CPM), D Raja (CPI),  T R Baalu, (DMK), Praful Patel, (NCP), Sharad Yadav (LJD), Sanjay Singh (AAP) and Manoj Kumar Jha (RJD), have said they are writing the letter as they were informed that the President would not be able to meet between till March 2.

The leaders also demanded setting up of relief camps and security for those rendered homeless and compensation. Meanwhile, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi constituted a five-member fact-finding team that visited GTB Hospital, met the injured and enquired about their treatment. The team also visited the riot-hit areas and will submit a report.