Congress 'unimpressed' with action against Alam, Geelani: Digvijay

"Jammu and Kashmir Government should tell under what sections have Masarat Alam and Geelani arrested. We keep arresting people on attending assembly in an unlawful manner under Sections 107, 115 (of CrPC).

"But have they been arrested under the law of being a traitor? Have they been arrested on charges of sedition? We want information on this," party General Secretary Digvijay Singh asked.
  
Noting that house arrest means they were "guests" of Jammu  and Kashmir government, Singh recalled that BJP used to say that the erstwhile UPA government gave biryani to Kasab, who was convicted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
  
"However, this did not happen. But since they are under house arrest and are guests of J and K Government, they might be eating biryani," Singh remarked. Party spokesperson PC Chacko said "I don't know whether they are arrested. They should have been arrested earlier."

"Masarat Alam and Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the two separatist leaders, their speeches and also raising of Pakistan flag in the rally are the most serious offence and anti-India act. Even house arrest is a kind of vip treatment to them", said Chacko.

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Digvijay doesn't rule out Rahul taking Congress command soon

"Let's see," was Singh's reply when asked about reports of the Gandhi scion taking over as AICC president in the party convention to be held this year.

Rahul Gandhi would be among other leaders who would attend the farmers rally against the land bill proposed to be organised by Congress on April 19 in Delhi under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi, he told reporters here.

As for Rahul Gandhi staying away from the Budget session of Parliament, he evaded a direct reply and said, "All of us, his foot-soldiers are present here".

The Congress Vice-President has been the party leader and would continue to be so, he added.

Condemning the remarks of Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sonia Gandhi, he added the Congress demands not only a public apology from the Minister but also seeks his dismissal from the Cabinet.

"But, knowing Mr (Narendra) Modi, he will not only keep him in cabinet, we won't be surprised if he is promoted also," he cited.

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