Devoted To The Development Of Dalits: Modi
‘Zabaan Sambhalke’: PM Warns Loose Cannons
Condemning violence against dalits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked politicians, including his own partymen, to shun irresponsible statements as said the community’s “self-appointed champions” were giving political colour to the social problem to create tensions.
In an interview to CNN-News 18, Modi said that he was committed to the welfare of dalits and other oppressed sections of the society but some people cannot digest that “Modi is pro-dalit.”
He condemned the incidents of violence against dalits, saying it does not suit any civilised society.
I want to tell politicians, including the leaders of my own party, that there should be no irresponsible statements against any person or community. The country’s unity, social unity and equality should not be affected. We should be extra cautious.Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
Noting that there are many dalits who are BJP MPs and MLAs in the country, he said, “Ever since I celebrated 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, many people felt that Modi is an Ambedkar follower. They started having problems.
“Those who consider themselves as “thekedar” (self-appointed champions) of some special section and want to create tension in the society, they could not digest the Fact that Modi is pro-dalit...”
Insisting that he is committed to the welfare of dalits, victims, oppressed, deprived, tribals and women, the PM said, “Those facing trouble because of this are creating problems and levelling baseless charges against me.”