CM rules out probe into SFI violence

By Our Staff Reporter

THRISSUR, SEPT. 28. The Chief Minister, Mr. A. K. Antony, has said that he saw no need for an inquiry into the violent incidents yesterday in connection with the SFI march in Thiruvananthapuram.

``The electronic media has shown the violent incidents in Thiruvananthapuram. It was very clear who had thrown bombs from the University College. Anyone could see who were indulging in violence there. Even the CPI district unit has come out openly against the SFI for the violence on Thursday. So, I don't feel there is any need for an inquiry,'' the Chief Minister told presspersons here today.

Asked if he thought the violence was the result of a conspiracy on the part of the CPI(M) and the SFI, the Chief Minister said ``I don't want to make such allegations. But the CPI(M) should take steps to restrain the SFI from indulging in such violence and the `bomb politics.' I am making a friendly appeal to the party on this count.''

``People should have a democratic right to express their views and campaign for them in a democratic way but not in a violent way,'' he said.

Law to ban gherao

The Chief Minister said the Government was thinking of bringing in laws to ban gherao and other forms of violent agitations. ``It is now clear to everyone that the Government alone will not be able to provide jobs to the large army of unemployed people in the State. The Government is borrowing money even to pay salaries. So we must certainly be able to attract private investments on a large scale.''

``This will be possible only if we are able to shed the image of Kerala as a labour trouble-prone State. The law against violent agitations is being brought about in this context,'' the Chief Minister said. However, he said, such laws would be introduced only after consulting the trade unions. The Government would be convening a meeting of the trade unions soon.

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