How Shiv Sena defended ink attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni

The Shiv Sena has owned up to the assault on Sudheedra Kulkarni, Chairman (Mumbai) of the Observer Research Foundation, Sudheendra Kulkarni. Kulkarni was one of the organisers of former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri's book launch.

Here's how Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut defended the attack.

1. This is a non-violent movement: "Ink attack on Kulkarni is a mild reaction from Sena, this is not ink but the blood of our soldiers. This is a non-violent movement."

2. Patriotism and courage: "Who else in the state has the courage to do these things. It was our love for India."

3. Pakistani agents deserve it: "Why do these Pakistani agents feel that the people they are calling are peace doves. They are all vultures. They are wolves who are killing our people. They cant see the violence that has been unleashed against our people. However their blood boils when their faces are blackened."

The Shiv Sena has been vehemently protesting against the launch of Kasuri's book, saying it was an insult to the Indian soldiers who had died in the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan and had warned that there would be 'repercussions' if the event is not cancelled.

The organisers have decided to go ahead with the book launch event.