Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, on Friday, accused the BJP-RSS of promoting untouchability within the society and requested them whether or not they would “embrace” the nation’s Dalits.
Gehlot attended a mass marriage operate of two,222 {couples}, together with 2,111 from the Hindu group and 111 from the Muslim group, within the Baran district.
Talking to the media on the sidelines of the occasion, Gehlot alleged that the BJP and RSS create and unfold variations and discrimination, and promote untouchability among the many individuals of the nation.
“They (BJP-RSS) talk about Hindu religion and all of them are Hindus but they should rise above religion and do some real work,” Gehlot mentioned.
“Who is caring for Dalits?Â
“Untouchability is still there in villages as well as urban areas. There is discrimination against lower classes and everybody knows it,” he added.
Gehlot mentioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to reveal their short-term and long-term plans for the welfare of Dalits.
“Who is taking care of Dalits? What are you (BJP-RSS) doing for them? Will you embrace Dalits?… They should answer these questions since they are in power at the Centre,” Gehlot mentioned.
