Several Dalit organisations have called for ‘Bharat Bandh’ today against the alleged “dilution” of the SCs/STs Act. Following the SC order, in which Apex Court had banned automatic arrests in the said Act, the protests today have hit life in several states.
Hundreds of protesters carrying swords, sticks, baseball bats and flags forced shopkeepers and other establishments in Jalandhar, Amritsar and Bathinda to shut down. Similar protests have been reported from Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar ..
One can understand if people protest, but why is opposition playing politics? Congress, who did not give Bharat Ratna to BR Ambedkar, are now acting like his followers: Ramvilas Paswan, Union Minister
Rajasthan: Showrooms vandalised in Jaipur. Curfew imposed in parts of Gwalior, Section 144 imposed in Sagar.
Central & state govts are dedicated towards the welfare of backward castes, SC & ST. I appeal to all to not disturb the law & order. If at all there are any issues you can bring them to govt’s notice: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
*Today govt has filed a petition on the judgement by Supreme Court on the SC/ST Act. We don’t agree with the SC’s order. Opposition politicising the Dalit issue, says Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
* Protesters blocks trains in Punjab, Odisha, Rajasthan.
Shops, educational institutions and other establishments remained closed in Punjab. The final practical examinations of Class 10 and 12 of Punjab School Education Board, which were scheduled to be held on Monday, will now be held on April 11.
* The Centre will file a review petition today against the Supreme Court’s order, in which it had puts an end to immediate arrests in complaints filed under the SC/ST Act provisions.
*Of course a review petition(SC/ST Act) should be filed. ..
