Jaipur: State unit of Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party Monday protested against atrocities on Dalits and marginalised communities in Rajasthan. They submitted 12-point demands to state govt, including for a caste census.
“If appropriate steps are not taken on our demands, Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party will be compelled to conduct a statewide movement democratically,” said Anil Kumar, state in-charge of Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party.
“Violence is being perpetrated against Dalits for trivial reasons like riding a horse, keeping a moustache, or drinking water from a pot. Due to negligence in police administration and judicial processes, culprits are not being punished, and police are closing SC/ST atrocity cases by filing closure reports,” he said.
“Incidents of illegal land grabbing against Dalits and marginalised people are also increasing in Rajasthan. The govt should enact strict laws to protect our people. When will our people get justice?” he asked.
The 12 demands of Bhim Army and Azad Samaj Party include: fair trial of SC/ST cases, with special courts established under Prevention of Atrocities Act; ban on closure reports by police, as there is a tendency to close SC/ST cases without probe; prompt distribution of compensation and financial aid; immediate arrests in SC/ST cases; and land protection for SC/ST communities, with action taken against people encroaching on their land.
Courtesy : TOI
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