BJP leaders across the country condemned the recent attack on Republic TV founder and editor Arnab Goswami, who alleged Congress leaders were behind the act."The attack on Sri. Arnab Goswami by the the thugs of Sonia and Congress is highly condemnable. Arnab you pl go ahead in your fight for justice. We are with you. I am sure all the fair minded persons will stand by you," tweeted BJP leader H. Raja.
BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav wrote on Facebook, expressing support to Arnab. "Where are those ‘press freedomwalas’? Shocked to hear about the physical attack on Arnab Goswami. In public life, we all face criticisms. Disagreements are always welcome. We too disagree sometimes. But it is utterly cowardly to attempt to cause physical harm to people raising issues in national interest. I condemn the attack and hope those responsible would be punished."
BJP spokesperson G.V.L. Narasimha Rao tweeted: "Strongly deplore Congress goons' attack on Arnab Goswami. I was on last night's debate on communal lynching of Hindu Sants in Palghar. For asking questions on Congress's silence on heinous crime, Sonia Cong unleashes Italian mafia style terror.In a video, Goswami blamed Congress leaders for the attack, challening Congress president Sonia Gandhi and calling her a "coward"The senior journalist said that the attackers were later apprehended by the Mumbai Police.Goswami stated that Shivaji Hosm, who is deputed for his personal protection informed him that "the attackers had identified themselves as members of the Youth Congress who had been sent by higher-ups to teach me a lesson".Goswami claimed that he had to make "multiple requests" to get an FIR registered regarding the incident.