Mayawati condemns suicide of IPS officer in Haryana, blames caste-based harassment

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has strongly condemned the tragic suicide of senior IPS officer Y Pooran Kumar in Haryana, which is believed to have been driven by sustained caste-based harassment and discrimination. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, particularly among Dalit and Bahujan communities, who are deeply outraged and saddened by the incident.

Mayawati called for a time-bound, independent, and impartial investigation into the matter and demanded strict action against the culprits. She warned against any efforts to downplay or cover up the case, stating, “The Haryana government must deal with this incident with utmost sensitivity and seriousness. Mere formalities in the name of investigation will not be acceptable.”

She also urged the Supreme Court and the Central Government to take suo-motu cognizance of the case, asserting that swift justice in high-profile cases like this is crucial to restore public faith in the system.

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Highlighting the broader implications, she said, “This heartbreaking case should serve as a wake-up call for those who argue that reservations for SC, ST, and OBC communities should be based solely on economic status. Even after achieving wealth and high positions, caste-based oppression and discrimination do not spare them. The tragic incident in Haryana is the latest and clearest example of this ongoing injustice.”

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