‘Anti-Dalit mindset’: Rahul slams BJP over vacant posts in National Commission for Scheduled Castes

New Delhi, Feb 28: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the government over key posts lying vacant in the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fill them up to ensure that it effectively fulfils the responsibility of protecting the rights and interests of Dalits.

The former Congress president said the vacant posts were a manifestation of the “anti-Dalit mindset” of the BJP government.

The commission is a constitutional institution and weakening it is a direct attack on the constitutional and social rights of Dalits, he said

In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, “Look at another proof of the anti-Dalit mindset of the BJP government! The National Commission for Scheduled Castes, which protects the rights of Dalits, has been deliberately neglected — two of its key posts have been lying vacant for the last one year,” he said.

“This commission is a constitutional institution — weakening it is a direct attack on the constitutional and social rights of Dalits. If not the commission, then who will listen to the voice of Dalits in the government? Who will take action on their complaints?” Gandhi said.

“Mr. Prime Minister, all the posts of the Commission should be filled as soon as possible so that it can effectively fulfil its responsibility of protecting the rights and interests of Dalits!” the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said.

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a constitutional body established with a view to provide safeguards against exploitation of Scheduled Castes and to promote and protect their social, educational, economic and cultural interests.

The Commission, which is headed by Kishor Makwana, has two posts vacant — vice chairman and a member, according to the Commission’s website. (PTI)

Hot this week

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

4 injured in clash in Nagaland

Kohima, Mar 31: At least four persons were injured...

Eid celebrated with religious fervour in Nagaland

Kohima, Mar 31: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour...

Six drug traffickers, 4 poppy cultivators arrested in Manipur

Imphal, Mar 31: Six alleged drug traffickers and four...

Kerala Minister Sivankutty urges ASHA workers to send their cut hair to Centre

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 31: Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty on...

Gas cylinder blast triggers fire at market in Varanasi; no one injured

Varanasi, Mar 31: A gas cylinder explosion triggered...

Fr Bernard Laloo new Auxiliary Bishop of Shillong Archdiocese

Shillong, Mar 31: Father Bernard Laloo was officially ordained...

Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma: The Visionary Leader Who Redefined Bodo Identity

By Dipak Kurmi Upendra Nath Brahma, fondly remembered as "Thopen"...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img