Modi govt faces unprecedented criticism over attacks on JNU students by masked goons

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 06 2020 | 7:05 PM IST

The Modi government on Monday came under massive attack from the opposition, youths, actors, activists and business tycoons over the "horrifying" violence on JNU students, with the Congress describing the rampage by masked goons as an example of "state-sponsored terrorism" reminiscent of Nazi rule.

As terrified students of JNU reeled under Sunday evening's "mayhem", people hit the streets in multiple cities and towns across the country, condemning the assault and demanding action against the guilty.

Masked mob armed with iron rods, sticks and sledgehammers went on a rampage
CPI(M) general secretary Yechury, a former JNUSU president, said, "The vice chancellor is also complicit in this attack. He must be sacked immediately."
Lawyer-activists Prashant Bhushan tweeted: "This is the goonda Raj of the BJP/ABVP unleashed at JNU with armed goons attacking students, teachers, doctors, mediamen! All aided & abetted by the @DelhiPolice."

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First Published: Jan 06 2020 | 7:05 PM IST

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