NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight strongly condemned the “deeply distressing” violence that swept Haryana and some other states after conviction of self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case and appealed for peace.
Modi reviewed the situation with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and said officials have been asked to work round-the-clock to restore normalcy.
“The instances of violence today are deeply distressing. I strongly condemn the violence & urge everyone to maintain peace,” he tweeted.
“The law & order situation is being closely monitored. I reviewed the situation with the NSA & Home Secretary,” the prime minister said.
“Urged officials to work round-the-clock to restore normalcy and provide all possible assistance that is required,” he added. (AGENCIES)
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