Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Friday strongly criticized the government over the increasing crimes against Dalits and Adivasis, citing a recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.
In a statement shared on X, he said, “According to the NCRB report, between 2013 and 2023, there has been a 46 percent increase in crimes against Dalits and a 91 percent increase in crimes against Adivasis.”
Kharge highlighted several recent incidents, including caste discrimination against an IPS officer in Haryana, the harassment of Hariom Valmiki, and the attack on the Chief Justice of India, to illustrate the “feudal mindset” of the RSS-BJP. “All these recent incidents are not just isolated events, but a dangerous manifestation of the RSS-BJP’s feudal mindset.”
The Congress President emphasized that these incidents pose a serious threat to democracy and the principles of social justice and equality enshrined in the Constitution. “India will be governed by the Constitution, not by the decrees of any extremist ideology,” Kharge asserted.
Kharge’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the safety and security of marginalized communities in the country. The Congress party has been vocal about its commitment to protecting the rights of Dalits, Adivasis, and other marginalized groups.