Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on Una Dalit thrashing incident has termed by Congress as 'devaluation' of his post as well as democracy.
As per the Shankersinh Vaghela, who is the Leader of the Opposition said that, “He (Modi) took votes from Gujarat and became PM. But, he has refused to utter a single word for Dalits as he fears that it will harm BJP in Gujarat. This is devaluation of democracy and PM's post”
Congress president Bharatsinh Solanki and Vaghela participated in a dharna near collector's office in the city during the protest were held at several places in 33 district.
The opposition party blamed the BJP government that,“ the brutal assault on Dalit youth on the anti-Dalit mentality of BJP”
On the other side Solanki said, “the atrocities committed on people under the BJP government are more heinous and barbaric than during the British rule".
He further added,"This government crushes all those who raise their voices for their rights. Dalits and poor citizens are subjected to atrocities in Gujarat. This government is having an anti-Dalit mentality, as people who thrashed Dalits in Una were supporters of BJP,"
According to the Congress leader said, “This shows that enough steps are not taken by government to instill a sense of security among Dalits. Such incident on Dalits has tarnished Gujarat's image,"
