Do not support anti-national slogans raised at JNU, Kanhaiya tells court

February 17, 2016 18:14

JNUSU leader Kanhaiya Kumar appeals for peace in court. Excerpts of what he told the court today.

-- I was attacked by a person sitting right in front of me in court. The police saved me. The man left the courtroom without being stopped by the police.

-- Send me to jail if there is evidence against me. If not there should be no media trial against me.

-- I am an Indian. I have full faith in the Constitution as well as the judiciary of the country.

-- I appeal to my country and the society not to disturb the peace.

-- I do not support any unconstitutional activities. I condemn the unfortunate incident that happened on February 9th.

-- I do not support anti-national slogans raised in the JNU campus. I believe in the unity and integrity of India.

Pic: Kanhaiya Kumar's appeal for calm tweeted by Delhi police chief BS Bassi.

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