Over the last month, several Opposition leaders have been critical of the state government on the Brahmin issue.
Responding to a query to the Assembly by a BJP MLA on the “killing” of Brahmins, their insecurity and gun ownership data, the Uttar Pradesh Government sent an unusual letter to all District Magistrates asking for details on the number of Brahmins who have applied and received arms licences.
The letter, signed by Prakash Chandra Agarwal, Under Secretary, state Home Department, was sent on August 18 seeking details from the districts by August 21.
Agarwal declined to comment but a senior official signalled a backtracking…
