Politicians React to Violence After Ram Rahim Singh’s Conviction

While the chaos has so far refused to ebb, various political figures have tweeted their reaction.

The Quint

25 Aug 2017, 06:48 PM IST

Controversial spiritual guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Earlier today Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was found guilty of rape and taken into judicial custody, following which rampant violence ensued on the streets of Panchkula. While the chaos refuses to ebb, various political figures have tweeted their reaction.

Omar Abdullah, ex-CM of Kashmir, has demanded sacking of Haryana CM Khattar:

Chilli bombs? Pepper grenades? Pellet guns? Do the forces keep those only for protesting Kashmiris? https://t.co/pToTv37eOG
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 25, 2017

PM Modi should sack his Haryana CM for gross dereliction of duty. The CM had more than enough time to prepare for this eventuality.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 25, 2017

Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal requested everyone to maintain calm

I urge everyone to stay calm and maintain peace
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 25, 2017

Shashi Tharoor expressed his sadness and Subramanian Swami expressed his distaste

Saddened by reports from Panchkula of violence over @Gurmeetramrahim. 13 people killed,100+ vehicles destroyed, trains ablaze.What a shame!
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 25, 2017

A new threat to Sadhus: Politicians& ashramites wanting to grab Ashram wealth by sending the Swamijis to jail. Sadhus must groom successors
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) August 25, 2017

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’ Brian shared images of Ram Rahim Singh with various public figures

Will someone please check. Are these pics fake? Sender says genuine AltNews @TrueNewsBengal @boomlive_in Do let me know. #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/CGYpMBASUC
— Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) August 25, 2017

Anti corruption activist and AAP politician Anjali Damania has condemned the violence

Stones, petrol bombs, fire, destruction & loss of innocent lives? Whether it is Ram Rahim now, or Asaram then. Are these Godmen?
— Mrs Anjali Damania (@anjali_damania) August 25, 2017

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