Mevani cautions Dalits, OBCs against dubious character of BJP

Jammu, September 25: Congress leader and MLA of Gujarat Assembly Jignesh Mevani on Wednesday said that leaders of BJP and RSS are anti-Dalits and anti-weaker sections.

Addressing a press conference at Jammu, Mr Mevani exposed fake love being shown by BJP leaders for Dalits and weaker sections in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana where Assembly elections are going to be held.

“As a proud Dalit and the Working President of Gujarat Congress, I’ve witnessed firsthand the atrocities inflicted upon my community. The BJP, which has ruled our state for 30 years, has utterly failed to protect Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBCs)”, he said.

“In fact, their regime has perpetuated some of the worst atrocities against Dalits in Gujarat’s history”, he regretted.

“The RSS, a radical Hindu nationalist group, has been at the forefront of mistreating Dalits, spreading hate and intolerance. Meanwhile, the BJP sheds crocodile tears, showcasing fake love for Dalits in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. But what about the plight of Dalits in Gujarat? What about the diverted funds meant for our development?”, he asked.

Pointing towards corruption in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, “Recently, a massive scam worth Rs 13,000 crore has been exposed in the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir, involving Ashok Kumar Parmar, an IAS officer”.

“It’s shocking that Prime Minister Modi has chosen to remain silent on this issue. Why hasn’t the government taken cognizance of this scam? Why hasn’t an FIR been filed?”, the Dalit leader asked.

The BJP’s hypocrisy is evident in their actions. They claim to care about Dalits, but when a Dalit IAS officer exposes a massive scam, he’s harassed, targeted, and demoted.

“The government’s inaction speaks volumes about their priorities. It’s clear that they’re more interested in protecting the accused than ensuring justice”, he further said.

“As a Dalit leader, I’ve faced my share of struggles. I’ve been implicated in fake cases, silenced, and intimidated. But I won’t back down. I’m fighting for the rights of 50 lakh Dalits in Gujarat, and I won’t rest until justice is served”, he further said.

“As a Dalit leader, I’ve faced my share of struggles. I’ve been implicated in fake cases, silenced, and intimidated. But I won’t back down. I’m fighting for the rights of 50 lakh Dalits in Gujarat, and I won’t rest until justice is served”, he further said.

“The BJP’s anti-Dalit stance is evident in their actions. It’s time to expose their hypocrisy and demand accountability”, Mr Mevani said, adding, “We need a government that truly represents the interests of all communities, not just the privileged few. Let’s unite and fight for a gv गु better future, one where Dalits and OBCs are treated with dignity and respect”.