Srinagar Apr 24 PTI The National Conference NC on Sunday expressed concern over rising intolerance in the country saying the hush in the power corridors over growing hate speeches and attacks is resulting in a uptick in religiously motivated harassment and violenceIn a joint statement NC Lok Sabha MPs Muhammad Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi said the silence in the power corridors on the disturbing developments involving targeted attacks on minorities in recent weeks is worrisomeThe central governments deafening silence on the violence is hardly surprising The BJP has rarely if ever had much use for secularism or ethics of religious pluralism the MPs said in a joint statementThe statement said other than a few concerned voices that emerged against the turn of events there was no word of condemnation from government quarters let alone taking action against the hate mongersThis hush in government circles amounts to abetment of such acts it saidThe MPs said no prosecution or serious effort seen to prevent attacks by vigilante groups has created a widespread fear among minoritiesSuch actions have stoked communal hatred created deep fissures in society and led to much fear and mistrust of authorities among minority communities they said in the statementReminding the havoc the ongoing polarisation is wreaking on the countrys secular visage the NC MPs said that under no circumstances can we afford to lose the amity and brotherhood among different sections of Indian society as that can only impede countrys growth and tarnish its imageThey said the government needs to come out strongly against such groups and ensure safety and security of minoritiesShowcasing the countrys diversity through a colourful parade in New Delhi on Republic Day alone wont do Government has to come forward and restore law and order and sense of security among the countrys minorities they said in the statementThe MPs demanded stern action against those stocking violence PTI SSB SSB ANB ANB