
As communal violence continued in Orissa, noted social activist Teesta Setalvad on Wednesday termed the attacks, allegedly perpetrated by VHP and Bajrang Dal activists, were 8220;nothing short of terrorism8221; and demanded a ban on the outfits.
8220;The violence by VHP and Bajrang Dal against religious minorities in Orissa shows that these are violent terror outfits,8221; Setalwad told PTI.
Asked whether the two Sangh Parivar outfits should be banned on the lines of SIMI, she said 8220;Sunday8217;s Kanpur blast proves that there is no difference between SIMI and the right wing organisations8221;.
8220;The Kanpur explosion shows that these groups are also specialising in bomb blasts. It is part of a greater conspiracy to spread communal tensions. SIMI is banned for the same and hence Bajrang Dal and its affiliates should also be banned,8221; Setalwad said.