New Delhi: Condemning the murder of senior journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh, the Congress on Wednesday said "muzzling the voice of ordinary citizens and silencing dissent" is the slogan of 'New India' under the Narendra Modi government.
The party said "India is in the throes of a violent clash" between advocates of freedom of speech and the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is determined to "silence dissent and throttle democracy".
It also said gagging media and often subjecting them through torture is often a sign of dictatorial regimes.
The party said it stands as one with the rationalists, thinkers, journalists and the media fraternity.
"Every possible measure should be taken to maintain a safe and secure atmosphere in the state," he added.
The chief minister has further said that three police teams have been formed to investigate and nab the culprits. There was no intelligence input prior to the attack. Even Gauri Lankesh hadn't sought police protection.
"The series of killings of rationalists, free thinkers and journalists has created an atmosphere that dissent, ideological differences and divergence of views can endanger our lives.
He further said: "An unprecedented atmosphere of hate and intolerance is being created in order to take on those who have ideologically divergent views. 'If you do not agree with us, we shall kill you' is the new slogan of 'New India'.
"Why is Narendra Modi following such accounts who are involved in these illegal and unlawful activities?" asked Mr Singhvi.
The party said "India is in the throes of a violent clash" between advocates of freedom of speech and the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is determined to "silence dissent and throttle democracy".
It also said gagging media and often subjecting them through torture is often a sign of dictatorial regimes.
The party said it stands as one with the rationalists, thinkers, journalists and the media fraternity.
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"Every possible measure should be taken to maintain a safe and secure atmosphere in the state," he added.
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The chief minister has further said that three police teams have been formed to investigate and nab the culprits. There was no intelligence input prior to the attack. Even Gauri Lankesh hadn't sought police protection.
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"The series of killings of rationalists, free thinkers and journalists has created an atmosphere that dissent, ideological differences and divergence of views can endanger our lives.
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He further said: "An unprecedented atmosphere of hate and intolerance is being created in order to take on those who have ideologically divergent views. 'If you do not agree with us, we shall kill you' is the new slogan of 'New India'.
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"Why is Narendra Modi following such accounts who are involved in these illegal and unlawful activities?" asked Mr Singhvi.
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