The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that that our Government is fully committed to the welfare of SC/ST. In Lok Sabha, Singh made a statement in the Lok Sabha on violence during Bharat Bandh.
He said that yesterday, there have been incidences of violence and arson in some parts of the country. During Bharat Bandh, 8 people lost their lives in violence. (M.P 06, U.P 01 & Rajasthan 01). During the bandh, there have been clashes between the police and the protesters.
He further said that that there is widespread anger amongst the people, following the Supreme Court order. I wish to inform the house that Government of India was not party in that case. People have taken to the streets.
He said that yesterday, there have been incidences of violence and arson in some parts of the country. During Bharat Bandh, 8 people lost their lives in violence. (M.P 06, U.P 01 & Rajasthan 01). During the bandh, there have been clashes between the police and the protesters.
He further said that that there is widespread anger amongst the people, following the Supreme Court order. I wish to inform the house that Government of India was not party in that case. People have taken to the streets.
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He further said that through the
House, I want to assure the people that there has been no dilution in
whatsoever by my Government, rather after coming to power and examining the
SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, we have taken a decision to strengthen it.
In 1995, the Government passed the Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) (PoA) Amendment Act. As
part of the amendment to SC/ST PoA Act, new offences were added. It was
observed that due to the delay in filing of charge sheet, the victims/witness
who were vulnerable were influenced and silenced. In order to protect them, the
provision of witness protection was introduced. The compensation payable to the
victims was also enhanced. There has been a new provision where action against
Government Servants shall be taken against those found negligent in
implementing the Act.
Immediately
after the judgement of Supreme Court, a decision was taken by my Government to
file a review petition in the Supreme Court. The Ld. Attorney General has made
an appeal in the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing and the Supreme Court has
agreed to hear the matter at 2 o’clock today.
He further
added that Government is fully committed to protect the interests of the SC/ST
community. We have issued advisory to all the States to ensure that no breach
of Law and Order takes place and safety of lives of citizens and properties are
ensured. We have provided all assistance to the States immediately on their
request. The Home Ministry is keeping a close vigil and is in constant touch
with the State Governments.
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