Hate, Violence Weakening Country, Says Rahul Gandhi After JNU Brawl & Communal Clashes During Ram Navami

The remark by Rahul Gandhi has come after communal clashes in several cities during Ram Navami processions and violence in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi| Photo: Getty

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday said that hate and violence is on the rise in the country, and called for the citizens to unite for a just and inclusive India, reported news agency PTI.

The remark by Rahul Gandhi has come after communal clashes in several cities during Ram Navami processions and violence in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus on Sunday.

The Congress leader took to his Twitter handle to express displeasure over the incidences. "Hate, violence and exclusion are weakening our beloved country. The path to progress is paved with the bricks of brotherhood, peace and harmony. Let's stand together to secure a just, inclusive India," said Rahul on Twitter.

Hate, violence and exclusion are weakening our beloved country.

The path to progress is paved with the bricks of brotherhood, peace and harmony.

Let’s stand together to secure a just, inclusive India. 🇮🇳

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 11, 2022

On Sunday, two groups of students clashed at the Jawaharlal Nehru University's Kaveri Hostel allegedly over serving of non-vegetarian food in the hostel mess on Ram Navami. Six students were injured in the violence, reported PTI..

The Delhi Police Monday lodged a complaint against unknown students of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) over the violence in the university.

“We received a complaint from a group of students who are members of JNUSU, SFI, DSF & AISA early this morning against unknown ABVP students. Accordingly, we lodged an FIR under Sec -323, 341, 509, 506, 34 IPC. Further probe is on to collect evidence & identify culprits,” said the Delhi Police.

Earlier on Sunday, communal clashes took place in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal during Ram Navami processions. Gujarat and Jharkhand reported one death each as several others were said to have been injured in the clashes in the four states.