Summary:
- For a number of years after the 1984 Sikh riots Delhi had been a relatively safe place free from communal tensions.
- However, in the last few weeks the communal atmosphere in capital is turning dangerous. The tension is visible in some parts of the city.
- Whenever there is some major communal riot, there exists an organization behind it, some preplanning and are some local people pursuing their own political agenda.
- It is said that the extremist elements in both Hindus and Muslims feed on each other.
- These riots are used to provoke sentiments and emotions.
- Experts say that the Mahapanchayat which was held by some Hindu leaders was not necessary.
- It is also said that religious processions are causing the riots.
- There also seems to be some nexus existing between riots and elections.
- 600,000 people come and settle in Delhi every year.
- Bangladeshi illegal migrants are also causing some problems in Delhi.
- These things can only be solved through discussion involving all the religious communities.
