New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- : Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh on Sunday hit out at people, who he said are "vandalising public property and talking about dividing the country" and questioned as to what kind of "azaadi" do they want.

"In the name of protest, some people are vandalising public property and also talking about dividing the country. Such kind of protests are taking place here because it is a democratic country. What kind of 'Azadi' do they want?" he said while speaking to ANI.

He asserted that we should strive to make society on the basis of non-violence.

Stressing that today is the day of true independence, Harivansh said: "Nation will move forward only when it is strong and internally secure. This is also a basic thing ...