In the backdrop of communal tension and violence in Gurugram, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that it would like to see a “return to normalcy” as the National Capital Region prepares for the G20 summit for which the heads of governments of member countries have been invited.
The comment from the Official Spokesperson of the MEA, Arindam Bagchi, came hours after the U.S. State Department took note of the violence in Gurugram and Nuh, and urged for “calm”.
“I am sure you are aware of the measures that are being taken by the local authorities to put a stop to the violence there, to restore peace and normalcy. We would like to see a return to normalcy,” Mr. Bagchi said, expressing hope for a “very successful summit next month”. He also said that the authorities here had so far not briefed other G20 members on the situation in the National Capital Region.
