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BJP, SAD differ over Supreme Court order on
Bhullar
Friday April 12, 2013 06:09:09 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi: Differences emerged between Punjab's ruling allies Shiromani Akali
Dal (SAD) and the BJP over the Supreme Court rejecting the mercy
plea of 1993 Delhi bomb blast accused Devender Pal Singh Bhullar
here Friday.
While the BJP said that the apex court order should be respected,
the Akali Dal termed it as "unfortunate".
BJP leader Balbir Punj said: "Whatsoever the punishment awarded by
the apex court should be implemented. There cannot be any
exceptions."
"Those who dared to challenge the authority of the state and those
who wage war against the state and conspire to destabilise the
country should be ready to face consequences," said Punj.
Senior Akali Dal leader Prem Singh Chandumajra said: "It is an
unfortunate judgment. We were hoping that the court would keep in
mind the situation in Punjab at that time. We will appeal to the
president to review the decision. We will also appeal to the prime
minister to intervene."
The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a plea by Bhullar challenging
the rejection of his mercy plea by the president.
Bhullar was sentenced to death for the 1993 blast at the Youth
Congress office in Delhi in which nine people were killed and 30
injured. The attack targetted then Indian Youth Congress president
M.S. Bitta.
Bhullar had filed a mercy petition Jan 14, 2003, which was
rejected by the president May 25, 2011.
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