Bhim’s army chief Chandrashekhar Azad called for a demonstration against gang rape and murder of the Hathras (File)
New Delhi:
Bhim’s army chief Chandrashekar Azad called for a protest today at India Gate in Delhi – where large gatherings were banned amid anger over the Hathras incident – to demand answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the gang rape and murder of a 20-year-old. Dalit woman two weeks ago.
In a moving message, Mr. Azad, whose Bhim army led a demonstration earlier this week in front of Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi – where the young woman died from horrific injuries sustained in the assault – lashed out at the prime minister and said his silence was “a danger to our daughters”.
“In the same Uttar Pradesh that elected him and sent him to parliament, there is brutality against a girl from Hathras. She was raped and murdered … her bones were broken. And his body cremated like garbage. When there is a violation of human rights in Uttar Pradesh, does the Prime Minister not say a word? “Asked Mr. Azad.
Prime Minister Modi is an MP for Lok Sabha of the UP in Varanasi.
“The Prime Minister also cannot hear his cries nor the cries of his family. How long will you remain silent, Prime Minister? You will have to give answers. Today at 5 pm we come to the gate of India to demand answers. a danger to our daughters, “he said.
Chandrashekhar Azad told the PM “you will have to speak up … you will have to give answers and you will have to ensure that justice is served”
This is the second time that Mr Azad has called on the prime minister, who has yet to comment on the matter, to speak.
Speaking to GalacticGaming, Mr Azad asked, “How come the Prime Minister didn’t comment?” and, taking Yogi Adityanath’s government in the state, added: “Don’t expect justice in Uttar Pradesh”.
Bhim army protesters stirred in front of Safdarjung hospital in Delhi
The protests are likely to spark a confrontation with Delhi Police, who said last night that rallies in and around the India Gate in central areas of the nation’s capital were banned until further notice. order.
The date of the manifestation of Chandrashekhar Azad is significant – today is Gandhi Jayanti, or the anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was among the first to fight for the oppressed members of the so-called lower castes.
Mr Azad’s Bhim Army also protested outside Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital this week, highlighting the caste angle in a vicious attack that drew comparisons to the 2012 gang rape in Delhi.
The road in front of the hospital was blocked for hours and slogans of “phansi do (hang them up) “were lifted up by a crowd that pulled up there with signs and candles.
On Thursday, Mr. Azad demanded the president’s reign in the UP, alleging “the failure of the constitutional machinery” of the state for crimes against Dalits. He also said he launched a protest at his home in Saharanpur, UP, where he was placed under “house arrest” as ordered by local police the day before.
The 20-year-old woman, who died on Tuesday, suffered from fractures, paralysis and a spinal injury after a savage assault of four men from the so-called upper castes. Police said there was a gash in her tongue because she bit it while being strangled.
The family, who criticized the UP police for their handling of the case, also alleged that they were not allowed to participate in a 2:30 a.m. cremation by the cops.
With the contribution of PTI
