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Ghulam Nabi Azad seeks security for Kanhaiya Kumar; Government says it will be done

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Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha sought security for JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar in view of two “rewards” announced by two persons on his life and for chopping off his tongue, after which the government said adequate protection will be provided to him.

Kanhaiya Kumar-AVRaising the issue during the Zero Hour, the senior Congress leader said one Adarsh Sharma of Purvanchal Sena had put up posters announcing reward of Rs. 11 lakh for anyone who kills Kanhiaya Kumar.

Azad also said Kuldeep Varshnay, a BJP Yuva Morcha leader, had also announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for cutting off Kumar’s tongue.

“Provide security to Kanhaiya Kumar. His life is in danger,” he said.

He said first fake videos were circulated against the student leader and then he was booked under charges of sedation.

“When he is out on bail, there is conspiracy to kill him,” the Congress leader said.

He also sought strict action against those who made fake videos related to Kanhaiya Kumar.

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said adequate security will be given to Kanhaiya Kumar.

He also said BJP took immediate action Varshnay and legal action too would be taken.

Regarding the alleged fake videos, Naqvi said investigation was on.

Deputy Chairman P J Kurien too said there should be investigation into the fake video matter.

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