Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he hoped the West Bengal government would punish the culprits of the violent incident at Birbhum district, where eight people were burnt to death on Tuesday following the murder of a local Trinamool Congress functionary.
Mr. Modi, speaking during the virtual inauguration of the Biplobi Bharat gallery at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, started his address by expressing condolences for the victims. Mr. Modi urged the people of Bengal not to forgive the perpetrators of the incident and those who “encouraged” such criminals. He said the Central government would provide whatever help that was needed to ensure speedy justice in the case.
Speaking about the contribution of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, who were executed on March 23, 1931, Mr. Modi said they had inspired all to work for the country “day and night”.
