Law and order situation in Gujarat is far more satisfactory than other states and even some other countries, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said in New Delhi.
He was speaking at the Chief Ministers Conference on Internal Security and Law and Order on Friday.
"The number of murders in Gujarat is 30 per cent lower than the national average and rapes 70 per cent lower. Compared to New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, the crime rate in the state is negligible," the CM said.
The law and order situation in any state should be measured in terms of sustainable peace, growth of economic activities coupled with industrial peace and harmonious relationship among the people, an official release quoted him as having said.
On the post-Godhra riots, Modi said, "It's sad that people with vested interest have treated it as a money-spinning business and people continue to fish for glory in the unfortunate event."
Communal incidents barring the post-Godhra events in 2002 have been very negligible, he said.
Modi urged the Centre to come out with a white paper in respect of law and order situation of various states in last 25 years that was based on objective analysis derived from pre-determined parameters.
"Instead of blaming each other, it is advisable to present a true image of our country so that we as a nation do not lose out in the race of attracting Foreign Direct Investment," he added.
