Delegation of 51 artists and writers meet PM Narendra Modi
They earlier in the day submitted a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee.
They expressed concern over what they described as a protest with a political agenda by a section of people to tarnish the image of the country, and derail the development initiatives of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister stated that Indian culture goes beyond tolerance, and talks of acceptance.
In a move to counter the protests flooding the country against intolerance in India, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher led an anti-protest march here on Saturday.
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