Committed to Dalit welfare, says Narendra Modi
The incidents of violence against Dalits or anybody else are “condemnable†and do not behove of a civilized society, says Modi.
New Delhi: Condemning atrocities against Dalits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused “self-appointed champions” of the community of giving a political colour to the social problem. He told politicians, including from the BJP, to avoid making irresponsible statements.
He said he was committed to the welfare of Dalits and other oppressed sections but some people were levelling all kinds of allegations as they could not digest the feeling that “Modi is pro-Dalit.”
The incidents of violence against Dalits or anybody else are “condemnable” and do not behove of a civilized society, he said in an interview telecast on Friday.
“I want to tell politicians, including my own partymen, that there should be no irresponsible statements against any person or community. TV channels may chase you for TRPs but think about the nation.”
He said, “If we have a small wound, it hurts even if a paper touches it. But for those who have been suffering for centuries, it hurts them a lot even if an incident is small. There should be no such incident at all.”
“Those who consider themselves thekedars cou-ld not digest the feeling that Modi is pro-Dalit, that I am mad for them. Yes, I am devoted to the cause of Dalits, the oppressed...” he said.