They run illicit liquor trading at this large scale under government of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand: Priyanka

Priyanka speaks over spurious liquor consuming deaths

Kshitizkant;Lucknow

More than 100 people died after consuming spurious liquor in UP and Uttarakhand. The death toll rises above 100 in this tragedy and the responsibility of these deaths has not yet been ascertained.

The opposition is constantly targeting the BJP. The scathing political attack on BJP for this accident is at its top extent. The newly elected congress general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi's statement also came over this accident. She expressed her grief for this untoward incident and has said how much this incident be condemned is less at all. It is a formal statement after her political entry.

I am very saddened and shocked knowing that more than 100 of people in the many villages of Kushinagar, Saharanpur of UP and Utarakhand have died after consuming spurious liquor. She said how much this heart-breaking incident be condemned is less. That the illicit liquor trading at this large scale is being run under government of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand cannot even be imagined.

The Congress General Secretary said, "I hope that the BJP governments shall take the stern action against the criminals and the next kin of deceased shall be given ex-gratia and will make the provision of government jobs." Priyanka said, "I mourn very much hearing this untoward incident and express my deep condolence to the shattered families."

The administrative action is in momentum in UP for this matter. The 175 accused have been arrested so far of the 297 against whom FIR have been registered. 10 police personnel in Saharanpur have been suspended. 109 persons have died so far in two states – 77 people in UP and 32 in Uttarakhand.

Mr Jai Pratap Singh,UP Excise Minister,  has accept the lapse in this accident. He has also expressed his apprehension lest there might be merged the rats-killer into the liquor. the investigation is continued.