Congress Condemns 'Bulldozer Justice' in BJP-Ruled States

The Congress has criticized the BJP-led governments for targeting minorities and employing 'bulldozer justice.' The opposition party's denouncement follows the demolition of a house in Madhya Pradesh linked to a man accused of participating in violent protests. Congress leaders argue such actions disregard legal processes and human rights.

The Congress on Saturday criticized the 'repeated targeting' of minorities in BJP-ruled states, calling it deeply troubling and asserting that 'bulldozer justice' is completely unacceptable and must be halted.

The party's condemnation follows the demolition of a house in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, linked to a man allegedly involved in violent protests.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that demolishing a home and rendering a family homeless is both inhumane and unjust, emphasizing that such actions have no place in a society governed by the Rule of Law.

In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra underscored that only courts should decide penalties for crimes, asserting that punishing an accused's family and demolishing their home before a court ruling is barbaric and unjust.

The Congress accuses BJP state governments of using fear tactics and disregarding constitutional principles, stressing that offenses must be adjudicated in courts, not through state-sponsored coercion.

(With inputs from agencies.)