Janjivan Bureau / NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday condemned the attack on school children in Haryana’s Gurgaon on Wednesday, allegedly by activists belonging to Shree Rajput Karni Sena.
Speaking at an event on the Republic Day eve, Kejriwal said that the forces that “killed Muslims and burnt Dalits are now intruding into our homes, coming after our children”.
Kejriwal said it was a matter of shame for the entire nation that a school bus barely a few kilometers away from the national capital was attacked by a frienzied mob and pelted with stones.
“I appeal to everyone from this platform. We cannot afford to remain silent anymore. They killed Muslims, burnt Dalits alive, thrashed them: we remained silent. Today, they have started pelting our children with stones, have started intruding into our homes. Don’t remain silent now. You have to speak up,” Kejriwal said.
Kejriwal demanding strong punishment against the attackers and called for a unity against forces dividing the country in the name of caste and religion.
Telling people that he is a Hindu and a devotee of Lord Rama, Kejriwal said if Rama was here in this world today, what punishment would he have given to those attacking children?
“The punishment he (Lord Rama) bestowed upon Rawan for his cruelty, similar is required for those who stormed the school bus yesterday,” he said.
“I am raising this issue with a heavy heart as I love my nation. I cannot see such violence in the country. India has given the message of peace and harmony to the entire world. We, the people of India, love our country and want to live with peace and harmony. We love each other, our children. I request the powers at the Centre, please spare us,” he said
