Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said "the Hindutvawadis have always spread hatred and violence" and all communities pay the price for it. He said India is against violence and this should not happen anymore.

The former Congress chief made the remarks while referring to a 'Dharma Sansad' held at Ved Niketan Dham in Haridwar from December 17-20 where hate speeches were allegedly made against a community. The event was organised by Yati Narasimhanand Giri of the Juna Akhada, who is already under police scanner for making hate speeches and inciting violence against Muslims.