Published 20:16 IST, February 27th 2020

Delhi riots: 'There are more peaceful ways to solve issues', says Sadhguru

Isha Foundation's Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Thursday spoke about the Delhi riots and stated that there are more peaceful ways to solve an issue

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Isha Yoga's founder Sadhguru on Thursday reacted to rth-East Delhi riots and stated that re are 'Peaceful and Democratic' ways to settle issues. Emphasising on how India has bigger problems like Poverty, Corruption, Malurishment and Terror threats, he stated that nation cant afford a fight amongst its people.

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Appeals People To 'keep Calm' 

Taking to his official Twitter handle on Thursday, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appealed to all sections of society to maintain calm. 

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Violence in Delhi, Death toll rises to 34

violence that had broken out in rth-East Delhi has so far claimed 34 lives and has left more than 190 people injured. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also held a meeting to discuss security and law & order enforcement in riot-affected areas. Subsequently, Delhi border was sealed and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was given charge of situation in Delhi. 

Congress party had conducted a press conference on Wednesday and demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation for failing to control riots.

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Meanwhile, on Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also anunced Rs 10 lakh compensation for families of deceased and reimbursement for those who lost ir houses during riots. 

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19:47 IST, February 27th 2020