PM Modi alleged that earlier people close to the Congress party became Election Commissioners, who were later given Rajya Sabha tickets and ministries. “Such people became election commissioners, who after leaving from there, became members of the Rajya Sabha, became ministers of their government. Such election commissioners were chosen who became Congress candidates. And that is why we cannot play at that level,” PM Modi said.

In two different sets of orders, Judge Deshpande found the accused guilty of an offence under section 14(A) of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and violating the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950, and sentenced them to 25 months of rigorous imprisonment

The External Affairs Minister noted that embassies have been instructed to remain in touch with students and talk to them to warn them about dangerous areas in the cities