Intolerance debate: Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan wants Narendra Modi to 'rein in' rabble rousers

New Delhi: Disturbed by the failing peace in the country, Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan backed the writers and artists who have returned their awards to voice their concerns.

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Pained by the alleged rising intolerance in the nation, Amjad spoke on behalf of the artists.

According to a report in The Indian Express Amjad stated, ''What is happening is very painful. I was watching Narayanmurthy’s interview yesterday and he also felt very concerned. Perhaps the situation does not seem to be normal….. Modiji wants to do a lot of things, but there are some persons around him, who speak whatever comes on their tongue and do whatever they want,''.

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He further added, ''Modiji will have to rein in such persons otherwise the peace may be under threat. There are lots of hope from Modiji,''.