Ranchi, March 18 -- Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday said that the communal clashes that took place in Giridih on the occasion of Holi were a pre-planned conspiracy, further alleging that BJP leaders were behind it.

Speaking to mediapersons, Ansari said "The incident in Giridih happened as per a pre-planned conspiracy, and some BJP leaders are behind it..."

On March 15, violence broke out in Giridih after violence leading to clashes.

Jharkhand BJP Chief Babulal Marandi termed the incident as "extremely unfortunate" and a weakness of the government. Speaking to ANI, Marandi accused the administration of failing to act as attackers openly targeted processions while the police remained passive.

"What happened during Holi celebr...