UP CM appeals to people to maintain law and order
Amid the reports of violence in parts of western Uttar Pradesh during the Bharat Bandh on Monday to protest against the perceived dilution of a Dalit protection law by a Supreme Court order, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to the people not to vitiate law and order. "The law and order should not be disturbed by these protests," CM Adityanath said. Here's more.
Centre and state government working for welfare of backward castes
Adityanath said, "The government is serious towards the development and progress of Dalits. I appeal to them not to disturb the law and order." "Both the Centre and the state government are dedicated to the welfare of the backward castes, the Scheduled Castes, and the scheduled tribes. If there is an issue, one can bring them to the notice of the government," he said.
Violence reported in some western UP districts
There have been reports of violence in some western Uttar Pradesh districts during the protests by Dalits. The Supreme Court on March 20 had banned automatic arrests and registration of criminal cases under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, a legislation meant to protect the marginalized communities from abuse and discrimination.
