In Parliament today, Mayawati gives MPs a reality check on Dalits
July 21, 2016  19:11
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BSP chief Mayawati was today unlenting on BJP over the attack on her by Uttar Pradesh leader Dayashankar Singh, saying his sacking was not enough and the party itself should have filed an FIR against him.


She alleged in Rajya Sabha that atrocities on dalits are on the rise in BJP-ruled states in the name of cow protection and the centre should call an all-party meeting to find solution to this issue.


Referring to the incident of atrocity on dalits in Gujarat, she said the state government, instead of CID probe, should set up a separate team to conduct the inquiry in fast track mode.


"A report has been published that the BJP member (Dayashankar) has been expelled from the party. It would have been better had the party not only expelled him but also lodged an FIR against him. That would have been admirable," she said while participating in debate on issue of dalits. Mayawati was referring to Dayashankar Singh, vice president of BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit, who was sacked by the party for making derogatory remarks against her.


The BSP leader thanked all Parliamentarians as well as women Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for "unanimously condemning" the remarks. "It is a positive thing that the entire Parliament has condemned it. You have not only condemned vehemently, but boosted my morale and motivated me to fight for the cause of dalits," she said. Expressing concern that suggestions emanating from the debates on dalits are not implemented, the BSP chief said there has been a disturbing trend that atrocities on dalits occur during the period of Parliament session. "The matter is discussed. Leaders give suggestion. In reality nothing happens, just lip service is done."
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