Rampur, Oct. 21 -- Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Tuesday said that the controversy over the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, which triggered violence in Bareilly on September 26, was an attempt to disrupt communal harmony.

Speaking to ANI, Khan said, "Even if I were to call it a spark, how did this small matter become such a raging fire? Had the district administration wanted, the issue could have been resolved through dialogue. No matter how much the situation escalates, a solution is found only by sitting at the table. Just look at the results of the wars... This was a conspiracy to destroy harmony. Obviously, if someone loves someone, it is their birthright to love them..."

The protestors pelted stones at the police during the prote...