LK Advani slams ink attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni
This is a matter of concern for the nation, says Advani
New Delhi: Condemning the paint smearing attack on his one-time aide Sudheendra Kulkarni by Shiv Sena activists, BJP patriarch L.K. Advani on Monday voiced concern over “growing intolerance” in the country towards any counter viewpoint.
“I strongly condemn whosoever has done it.... In the last few days, there are these signs...where any person or any point of view is not acceptable, then you resort to violence or turn intolerant towards them.
“This is a matter of concern for the nation. Democracy must ensure tolerance for a different point of view,” Mr Advani said.
The senior BJP leader was speaking at the sidelines of an function.
He, however, added that he did not have any information on who attacked Mr Kulkarni as he is yet to communicate with him.
“I could not contact Sudheendra ji. I think, at least those who are involved with us should work to strengthen democracy and not encourage such acts of violence and disown them. I don’t know who has done it and therefore I cannot name anyone. But they have besmirched the good name of the country,” he said.