Salute to Indian patriots in London, says Kiren Rijiju after clashes over 'Azad Kashmir' on Republic Day

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju saluted Indian patriots in London after clashes erupt as British Lord called for Azad Kashmir on Friday.

On the occasion of Republic-Day, Lord Nazir Ahmed, a pro-Pakistan peer in the House of Lords attempted to hold a 'black day' protest, which was vehemently countered by many Indian and British groups outside the Indian High Commission in London.

Hundreds of demonstrators led by Lord Nazir called for independence for Kashmir as well for Khalistan. They were met by an equal number of counter-protesters and soon scuffles broke out, leading to police intervention.

"Salute to the Indian patriots in London. The miniscule fringe elements can't dent the spirit of India. We are all one from Arunachal Pradesh to Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland to Rann of Kutch, Kanyakumari to Punjab," said Kiren Rijiju in a tweet.

Salute to the Indian patriots in London. The miniscule fringe elements can't dent the spirit of India. We are all one from Arunachal Pradesh to Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland to Rann of Kutch, Kanyakumari to Punjab. https://t.co/NYvXk4larj

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 27, 2018

Lord Nazir is a highly controversial figure with a string of scandals, including a conviction for dangerous driving and being ousted from the Labour Party for his anti-Semitic views as well as his perceived sympathy towards radical Islamists.