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Fernandes, Modi lead peace march in Gujarat
PTI
Ahmedabad, April 28
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Hundreds of people, led by Defence Minister George Fernandes and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday took out a march here for much-needed peace in the state.
Amid tight security, the marchers, both from majority and minority communities, wound their way through lanes and by-lanes of riot-hit localities.
Gun-toting police and central forces personnel in strength stood guard at strategic positions and roof-tops to prevent any untoward incident.
Organised under the aegis of Eminent Citizens' Core Group, floated on April 21, the people carried placards and banners demanding an immediate end to the "insane communal rage".
The march commenced from Manila Mansion near Kalupur railway station in minority-dominated segment with rendering of a patriotic song by NCC volunteers, blowing of conch shells and drum beats.
Besides Fernandes and Modi, among others who took part in the march were Samata party leader Jaya Jaitley, Gujarat Congress leaders Amarsinh Chaudhary and Naresh Raval and state ministers.
Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Kalyan G Shah, who heads the core group, also joined in the peace endeavour.
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