Arvind Kejriwal Meets PM Modi First Time After Delhi Victory; Holds Discussion On Delhi Violence

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal discussed the northeast Delhi violence which killed at least 46 people and injured around 200 people, with Prime Minister Modi in the meeting.

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New Delhi:  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time after getting elected to his post for the third term. While talking to media after the meeting, Kejriwal said that he raised the subject of Delhi riots, post violence rehabilitation and coronavirus with the Prime Minister. He said it was a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister, where he asked the Prime Minister not to spare anybody who is responsible for the violence that tore across the northeast region of the national capital. "I told him (PM) that whoever is found guilty for Delhi violence should be given strictest punishment," Kejriwal said. He said that police did a good task by thwarting the rumours of violence which began to spread in southeast Delhi on Sunday.

" Delhi Police acted in a swift manner to control the situation when rumours were spread on Sunday night. Had the police acted with the same efficiency on Monday & Tuesday last week when riots were confined in a district, so many lives could have been saved. "

-Kejriwal

“Discussion was held on coronavirus outbreak, both Centre and Delhi government have to work together to handle the situation and immediate treatment be made available to those who need it,” said Kejriwal He said he asked for Centre’s cooperation in the development of Delhi. At least 47 people have died and around 200 sustained injuries in the violence over the amended citizenship law which ravaged through the area. All government, government-aided and private recognised schools will remain closed in northeast Delhi till March 7 in view of the violence. The annual exams have also been postponed since the situation is not conducive for conducting examinations in violence-affected areas. In Delhi, situation has returned to normal though a strict vigil is being maintained by the security forces. All government, government-aided and private recognised schools will remain closed in northeast Delhi till March 7 in view of the violence. The annual exams have also been postponed since the situation is not conducive for conducting examinations in violence-affected areas. Rehab efforts for violence victims: On Monday, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) posted a series of tweets showcasing its efforts for the rehabilitation and temporary arrangement for the Delhi violence victims, minutes after receiving a letter from the NCW asking for specifics of the same. The party tweeted: "AAP Govt has set up relief camps to provide shelter to the victims of violence. If you know any affected person who needs help, please DM us we will ensure he gets all the assistance from the government." In another tweet where it posted photos of an administrative visit, the AAP said: "There are around 200 people living in the camp, whose houses were completely burnt. The women said that they are being given adequate facilities and their compensation forms are also being filled up."