The Congress Party on Monday launched a tirade against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that uncivilised voices and forces of intolerance have escalated in the country ever since the change of government has taken place at the Centre as well at the states.
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"Ever since there was a change in government both at the centre and in the state, we have seen the rise in intolerant forces and the voices which are less than civilised who are creating social tension and conflict," Congress leader Anand Sharma told the press conference here.
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"It becomes the responsibility of the government to ensure that India's image is not further mauled. Already the country is getting a bad name for what has happened in various states. This is yet another. Though right to protest remains, the protest has to be civilised. You cannot accept the situation where a protest crosses the 'Lakshman rekha'," he added.
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