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Violence not acceptable in democracy – Vice-President

Coimbatore, Feb 21 (UNI) Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu today said that violence was not acceptable in a democracy and observed that those encouraging violence were doing at the cost of the nation.
Addressing students and faculty of PSG institutions here, the Vice President, referring to anti-CAA protests, said that dissent was essential in a democracy but not disintegration. Stating that protests have to be conducted in a peaceful and democratic manner, he said “No one​ can​ speak against the unity and integrity of the country”.
The Vice President called for an education system that upholds India’s values, ethics and makes the students aware of our rich cultural heritage and history. He said that children should be taught the life histories of great personalities such as Veerapandiya Kattabomman, V.O.Chidambaram Pillai, Subramania Bharathi, Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar to inspire them.
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