Protesters' bid to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan wasn't right: Home Minister Shinde on Delhi gang-rape protests

New Delhi: A day after massive protests near India Gate over the gang-rape of a paramedic student, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde told NDTV that the protesters' bid to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan "wasn't right." He, however, added that his government is not opposed to peaceful protests.

Here are the highlights of what he said in the exclusive interview:

• There is no problem in demonstrating...it's their right to protest...but Sunday's protests got very violent, people tried to get into the Rashtrapati Bhavan, tried to break barricades
•  Force was used at India Gate to protect Rashtrapati Bhawan.
• If we hadn't stopped crowds from pushing into Rashtrapati Bhawan, you would have criticised us.
  
• I have ordered an inquiry into the crackdown at India Gate.
• A policeman can't distinguish between a goonda and a gentleman in a big crowd turning violent.
• I did inquire about where Delhi's Lieutenant Governor is, asked him to come back.
• There is no immediate need to take action against Police Chief.
• VIP security is being reviewed and will be rationalised.
  
• No need for a special session of Parliament or all party meeting; govt has taken all measures.
• Am summoning all state police chiefs for a meeting in a few weeks
  
• There were serious miscreants in the India Gate crowd.
• We met agitators, there is no need for politicians to go and sit at India Gate.
• The committee will submit recommendations for a new law within a month.
•  Youngsters were very emotional and really felt for the cause but the issue was politicised
• We assure the public that guilty will be punished.
• We have met the agitators. Government can't go to India Gate...it's one and the same thing.
• I will review the VIP Security with my office and see what can be done.
• I appeal the agitators should stop.
• It is Christmas tomorrow. I don't want people to suffer, people should enjoy. I want to make metro stations and roads accessible for everyone.