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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Dalits, Muslims smell a rat in Congress move

Dalits, Muslims smell a rat in Congress move

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published Published on Sep 19, 2011   modified Modified on Sep 19, 2011

-DNA

 

The proposed Prevention of Communal and Violence Bill is being pushed with an objective to check communal violence across the country. But the Dalits and minorities, who are often soft targets of communal violence, are sceptical about the Bill. They are wondering if it is a ploy to polarise the system instead of tackling the root cause that triggers unrest in the society.

“I have apprehensions that the Bill would make any difference to Dalits and minorities. It sounds alright on the paper. But what really matters is its implementation,” said Dalit writer Arjun Dangle.

He cited the example of Atrocities Act, which the Congress introduced in 1989. “Is it being implemented in letter and spirit? The cases of atrocities against the Dalits are rising every year,” Dangle said.

He alleged that efforts are being made by the Congress government to further dilute the Atrocities Act. “When it came into existence, it was a non-bailable offence. But later, bail was granted. Now, they have set up a ‘tantamukti’ scheme where panchayats attend to the disputes. Do you think a Dalit will ever come forward to lodge a complaint against an individual representing the majority community?”

The statistics provided by the Ministry of Social Justice show the rate of conviction in cases against Dalits and minorities are dismal. Even if cases are registered, it does not come to a logical end. Or a person who lodges the complaint is often forced to withdraw the case following prolonged harassment.

A senior Muslim leader in the Congress said the bill once implemented is likely to foment further polarisation among communities.

“If the prejudice is among the agencies, which implement the Bill, then the entire purpose of getting justice is defeated.”


DNA, 19 September, 2011, http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_dalits-muslims-smell-a-rat-in-congress-move_1588868


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