New Delhi: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar on Saturday said the violent protests that erupted in Ladakh earlier this week might be a “rehearsal” to create Bangladesh and Nepal-like situations in India, and stressed the need to remain cautious against any such attempt.

He, however, sought to underscore India’s “tradition of democratic tolerance” as its strength and said that the situation in the country is different from that of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal.

There is no “pent-up fear” in India, the VHP chief said, adding that anyone is free to express his or her views and even protest in the country.

Kumar made the remarks at a press conference here when asked if the Ladakh protest was an attempt to create Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal-like situations in India an

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