The Punjab Congress on Tuesday launched a campaign to consolidate its base among the Dalits, who constitute around 32% of the total population in the state. The drive — ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ — has been launched as…
The Punjab Congress on Tuesday launched a campaign to consolidate its base among the Dalits, who constitute around 32% of the total population in the state.
The drive — ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’ — has been launched as part of the party’s nationwide campaign.
The Congress had earlier announced to launch the drive across the country, accusing the BJP, which rules at the Centre, of undermining the Constitution and safeguards ensured for the Dalits.
Speaking on the occasion, state party chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring condemned Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged objectionable remarks during a debate in Parliament against Dalit icon BR Ambedkar, who had chaired the committee that had drafted the Constitution.
“The BJP’s blatant disregard for Babasaheb’s contributions is not only an insult to the Dalits but also an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. Amit Shah must tender an unconditional public apology and resign immediately,” he said.
Highlighting the discrimination faced by the Dalits, Warring alleged that the BJP has “systematically targeted marginalised communities since coming to power in 2014” at the Centre.
“From attempting to dilute the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act in 2018 to the horrific incidents of violence in Una, Hathras, the BJP government has displayed utter disdain for the Dalit rights,” he alleged.
Warring said the Punjab Congress would hold statewide protests to demand Shah’s resignation. “We will not allow the BJP to dismantle the Constitution, suppress Dalits, or insult the legacy of Babasaheb Ambedkar. The fight for justice and equality is non-negotiable,” he added
Courtesy : Tribune India
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