NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday supported Shiv Sena over its demand of not allowing Pakistani players to play in the Hockey India League (HIL), saying it reflected the anger among people and political parties over the beheading of an Indian soldier.
"Nobody should take the law in their hands. But there is anger in the whole country. People and parties are angry. Every political party has its separate way of expressing its anger. Shiv Sena is expressing anger in its way. The anger is definitely justified. I am not denying it. But one should not lose one's sensibility in anger," AICC spokesman Rashid Alvi said.
The comment is significant considering that Congress has been at loggerheads with the saffron outfit for its opposition to any sports ties, including cricket, with the neighbouring country.
Alvi said though India wanted friendship with every country, this did not mean that it would take decisions under any pressure or by bearing humiliation.
Asked specifically whether the matches should happen or not, he said, "Government will take a decision after examining the issue."
Sena activists had protested at Mumbai Hockey Association's stadium against the participation of four Pakistani players in a scheduled practice session of 'Mumbai Magicians' team.
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