Jat quota stir: Sehwag steps in, encourages to quit violence

Chandigarh: The situation on Sunday continued to remain tense in several parts of Haryana, which was hit by Jat quota stir after it turned violent even as security personnel staged flag marches in affected areas.

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Despite various political leaders including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealing protesting Jats to maintain calm and peace, the incidents of violence and arson continued during the night in various parts of the state, crippling the normal life in worst affected places like Rohtak, Jind, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Hisar.

Buses were set on fire as Jat quota stir intensifies. (Photo: PTI)

At least eight people were killed and 78 others in several parts of the region. Now former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has stepped in to and made an appeal to calm down the protests, which is boiling out of proportion.

“The country's defence forces, the sports world and others have made the country proud. We must concentrate and use our energies towards the upliftment of the Indian society,” Sehwag wrote on his official Twitter handle on Sunday.

“I request my fellow Indians to quit violence and put their demands forth in a constitutional manner. We are the protectors and not violators,” he added.