Kolkata, January 09:Training their guns on the WestBengal government, two senior central ministers today voiced concern over the “worsening” law and order situation in the state, saying killings have become a “daily phenomenon”.
“Law and order is worsening in West Bengal. Killings have become a daily phenomenon. But who is responsible for such a state of affairs?” Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said when reporters sought his comment on the firingat Lalgarh which claimed seven lives.
Union Law and Justice Minister Verappa Moily also saidthat the situation in the state was of matter of concern.
Mukherjee said that WBPCC president Manas Bhunia had visited those injured in the firing.
On the killing of a Congress worker at Basanti in South 24-Parganas district during the day, he said that killings were taking place daily.
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