Political leaders from across the spectrum tore into BJP on Thursday during a protest meet organised by JNU Students Union (JNUSU) over a missing student in the campus.
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The Administrative Block, also known as Freedom Square in campus, was thronged by more than 1,000 students, who turned up to express their solidarity with Najeeb Ahmed.
I am shocked to the core after seeing the bereaved mother. I wanted to say a lot related to things that are going in the country, but won’t do so now.Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister
The Aam Aadmi Party however lambasted the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of being a communal party, which only feigns solidarity with Hindus.
"BJP doesn't care for Hindus or Muslims. It is only after power and wealth, and if need be its party members are capable of betraying their own," he said.
Kejriwal urged the students to take their protest outside the campus and promised them his support. Ahmed has been missing for almost 20 days now. A special Investigation Team (SIT) was also formed to trace him by the Vasant Kunj (North) police.
His mother Fatima Nafees was also present at the protest and broke down at one point when Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was speaking. Tharoor also demanded a dedicated and thorough inquiry for the search of Ahmed.
A mother’s tears are more powerful than any words a politician can ever say. We are all here because something wrong has happened. And not enough is being done to right that wrong. We demand a thorough search, serious investigation in this matter. Those who have let this happen should check their conscience.Shashi Tharoor, Leader, Congress
(With inputs from IANS)
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