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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday strongly condemned the vandalism of statues in many states triggered by razing of Communist hero Lenin's statue in Tripura on Monday, an act condoned by some BJP leaders, followed by similar incidents in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. "(The) Prime Minister has strongly disapproved reported incidents of vandalism in parts of (the) country," an official statement said. The statement said Modi spoke Home Minister Rajnath Singh and sought "stern action" against those who resorted to vandalism of statues. Following the demolition of Lenin...