The BJP recently underlined the government’s measures for the development of dalits and dubbed Rahul Gandhi to be a ‘political vulture’ out to seek ‘advantage’ after the Congress chief blamed the ruling party for the community's plight.
Union minister Thawarchand Gehlot and Arjun Ram Meghwal, both Dalits criticised the Congress over its treatment of B R Ambedkar.
Their attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi came following his remarks that it was in the DNA of the RSS and BJP to keep Dalits at the lowest level in the Indian society.
Meghwal stated, “Speaking of DNA, it is imperative to remind the nation what Rahul Gandhi's DNA is about — humiliated Babasaheb repeatedly. Ensured the defeat of Babasaheb, not once but twice. Did not give a Bharat Ratna to Babasaheb. Did not even give space for Babasaheb's portrait in Parliament.”
Gehlot added, “It has been our government which further strengthened the protection for backward castes by passing The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015.”
“Our government is not only committed to protecting the rights given to SCs/STs but is going one step ahead and holistically improving their lives,” he said.
