Atmosphere Of Violence In Country, Ashok Gehlot Says In PM's Presence
NDTV
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, "It has been seen a little now that there is an atmosphere of tension in the country, there is an atmosphere of violence. Get rid of it... it is our wish"
Rajasthan's Congress Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spoke of an "atmosphere of violence and tension" in the country at a function today in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In words that can be seen as criticism, Mr Gehlot said, "It has been seen a little now that there is an atmosphere of tension in the country, there is an atmosphere of violence. Get rid of it... it is our wish".
"We want peace and harmony to arise and strengthen in the country... We want us to move towards peace and development," he added, speaking at the national launch ceremony of "Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore" programme.
PM Modi, however, skirted the issue, speaking instead on the role of women in various fields.
Rajasthan has been one of the states that witnessed communal violence last year.
