Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the riot hit areas of the North East Delhi.
The meeting which was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Parliament, lasted half an hour.
Emerging from the meeting, Kejriwal told reporters that the Delhi Police could have prevented loss of lives in the violence had it remained active and vigilant like the last few days.
Large-scale violence in northeast Delhi has left around 42 people dead and 200 injured.
“The Delhi Police acted promptly to check rumours in the last few days… I appreciated them,” Kejriwal added.
“The prime minister also agreed that such violent incidents should not be repeated in Delhi,” he said.
Responding to a question on hate speeches by BJP leaders, Kejriwal said they did not discuss it specifically.
The chief minister also requested Modi to take stern action against those involved in the violence, “no matter how influential he or she is”.
He also sought the prime minister’s help for the development of Delhi.
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