Left attacks MLA, no mention of Maya

The CPI also reacted on similar lines, but floated a theory that internal rivalry in the department was also one of the reasons for the murder. 8220;There was internal rivalry in the department and that is also one of the reasons. But no doubt the BSP MLA is involved in the whole incident. Evidence should be collected against him and he should be punished,8221; CPI national secretary Atul Kumar Anjaan said.

RSP8217;s Abani Roy said all political parties were dependent on criminal elements and this practice should be stopped. 8220;It is dangerous for the democracy,8221; he added.

The Left, however, predictably went soft on Mayawati and did not blame her for the incident as was done by the Samajwadi Party.