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National media highlighting 'one-sided picture' of Gujarat: VHP

"Looking at the national media, it seems that Hindus are the culprits and the minority community is very innocent. This is not the real position," VHP senior vice-president Acharya Giriraj Kishore said.

He alleged that from March 15 to date, many ancient and historical temples have been demolished and Hindus attacked and murdered.

Asked about the findings of the Editors' Guild of India mission that many Gujarati papers played a 'mischievous role' in fomenting trouble, he said, "It is a baseless charge. The local media can feel and understand the pulse of the people much better."

Kishore termed as 'objectionable' the appointment of K P S Gill as security adviser to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and asked, "Are we creating a parallel authority in the state? What will be the position of the Director General of Police in the state?"

"Peace in Gujarat is a paramount necessity, but it cannot be achieved by criticising the Gujarat government," he added.

PTI

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