Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI Photo)Two days after the deadly rampage in Panchkula and Sirsa by followers of Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said violence in the name of faith will not be tolerated, and the guilty will be punished without fail. The death toll in the clashes triggered by Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction of rape rose to 38 on Sunday evening. “In the Constitution given to us by Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar there is every provision for ensuring justice for each and every person. Modi asked citizens to start a “Swachchata Hi Seva” (Cleanliness is Service) campaign at least 15-20 days ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, “on the lines of the age-old belief, Jal Seva Yahi Prabhu Seva, Service to Water is Service to God”. “Any talented child who has an achievement in sports, can upload his biodata or video on this portal,” he said.
Source: Indian Express August 27, 2017 16:03 UTC