New Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha today desired security for Kanhaiya Kumar.

The issues on his life and chopping off his tongue is rising by medium of posters after which government said adequate protection will be provided to him. 

Adarsh Sharma of Purvanchal Sena had put up posters announcing reward of Rs 11 lakh for anyone who kills Kanhiaya Kumar.Kuldeep Varshnay, a BJP Yuva Morcha leader, had also announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for cutting off Kumar's tongue. 

Azad said,"Provide security to Kanhaiya Kumar. His life is in danger,"

When he is out on bail, there is conspiracy to kill him," the Congress leader said. 

Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said adequate security will be given to Kanhaiya Kumar.