CPI stages protest against attacks on dalits, minorities

Leaders and activists of the Communist Party of India (CPI), staged a protest on Tuesday, following a call given by the party’s national council, demanding an end to the attacks on dalits, tribals and minorities. They also sought a caste survey and provision of 42% reservation for Backward Classes

Addressing the gathering, CPI district secretary Sk. Rahaman alleged that the attacks on dalits and minorities had increased after Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister. He condemned the attacks on dalits, minorities and tribal people in Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal and other States. He also deplored the alleged attempts of the Modi government to replace the secular character of the Constitution with ‘Manuvada’.

Rahaman said that the ethnic clashes in Manipur had drawn flak from nations across the globe but the Centre and the State government had failed to condemn the attacks. He alleged that the natural resources of the forests were being destroyed and that the tribals were being deprived of their livelihood to benefit corporate companies. He called upon the people to oppose the move of the Centre to exploit the natural resources of the forest areas.

Additionally, he condemned the attitude of the TDP-led Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh for failing to initiate action against the police officers responsible for the attack on dalit and minority youth in Tenali, and against the perpetrators of rape of a minor girl and women. He demanded that the Centre and State government put an end to attacks on dalits and minorities failing which the people would teach them a lesson in the next elections.

CPI district assistant secretary P. Chandrasekhar, executive members M. Pydiraju, M. Manmadha Rao, CN Kshetrapal Reddy, N. Nagabushanam, MA Begam and K. Satyanjaneya were among those who participated in the protest.

Madhu Gopal

Courtesy : The Hindu

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