Even as the JNU row gained more steam, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday that people are free to criticise the Government but cannot abuse the nation. In a Facebook post, Rijiju said a group of people in Jawaharlal Nehru University have taken a “despicable vow to break India into pieces” and declared Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru as their hero.
He said a group of politicians has defended the actions of “these anti-national elements”.
“As an Indian, the foremost requirement is allegiance to the unity and integrity of India. Anyone can criticise the Government but don’t abuse the nation,” he said.