CPI(ML) expresses deep concern over the mob attack on the homes of African nationals in Dwarka, Delhi. The African nationals had a narrow escape. The mob had gathered following racist rumours of child kidnapping and cannibalism.
It is condemnable that the Delhi Police has denied the attack was motivated by racism. In fact, associating African and Black people with cannibalism is pure racism.
Mob attacks following rumours of child trafficking have become an epidemic in India in the recent years, targeting various persons who are perceived as outsiders - minorities, mentally challenged persons, tourists, migrants and foreign nationals.
And there have been a series of vicious racist mob attacks on African nationals in Delhi, Punjab, Goa, NCR, Bengaluru and elsewhere - often instigated by political leaders of ruling parties.
It is a shame that Governments whether at the Centre or the State, make no effort to counter communal or racist rumours and prejudices and speak out boldly against such mob attacks.
