The Samajwadi Party today backed the withdrawal of case against accused in Muzaffarnagar riots,saying it was "trying to give justice to the victims".        Cabinet Minister Rajendra Chowdhury clarifying the move,said the party had, in its manifesto, promised to withdraw cases against innocent youths on terrorism and other charges.

When asked about the move of government to withdraw cases against Muslims in the Muzaffarnagar riot cases, Chowdhury avoided a direct reply, but said, "Whatever happened in Muzaffarnagar was unfortunate. Our government is trying to do whatever it can to give justice to victims."

Earlier, the state government said it was considering to withdraw a case of inciting violence through inflammatory speeches filed against Muslim leaders during Muzaffarnagar riots.