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The Monsoon Session in the parliament saw uproar over the issue of treatment of Dalits. In the centre of all this was BSP leader Mayawati who was verbally abused by BJP leader Dayashankar Singh. Today further discussion on the situation in Kashmir is expected.
When BJP is in power they politicize the atrocities on dalits and Congress does the same when in power; this should stop: Mayawati on attacks on Dalit in Una in Gujarat
Dalits being oppressed in the name of protecting cows: Mayawati in Rajya Sabha
- Dalits being oppressed in the name of protecting cows
- BJP tried to woo Dalits by celebrating Ambedkar
- Be it BJP or Congress, sad that Dalits are still marginalised
- Request Centre to hand over probe to a fast track court
BJP tried to woo Dalits by celebrating Ambedkar: Mayawati
Suspending officers in not enough, they should be sacked: Mayawati
Atrocities on dalits continue to happen, but they do not get justice and that's why Dalits are sad: Mayawati in Rajya Sabha
Forget about Dalits getting justice, even their FIR is not filed many times and the latest example is Una (Gujrat) incident: Mayawati
National parties still see Dalits with Pity: Mayawati in Rajya Sabha
- Even after the constitution was laid down by Baba Ambedkar, dalits still have not received their full rights
- Unfortunate that discrimination agaist dalits in country hasn't ended despite BJP, Congress long tenure after independence
- National parties still see Dalits with Pity
Everyone talks about the atrocities on Dalits in Parliament, but nothing happens practically: Mayawati
Dalits across the country felt hurt over Dayashankar Singh's remarks: Mayawati
I am more determined to fight for the marginalised: Mayawati
BJP should have filed a police complaint against Dayashankar: Mayawati
Women politicians across party lines supported me: Mayawati
House has spoken In one voice to condemn Dayashankar's remarks made against me: Mayawati
Mayawati speaking in the Rajya Sabha on support extended by fellow MPs
BSP leader Mayawati thanks fellow MPS for support over Dayashankar's comments
BSP leader Mayawati thanks fellow MPS for support over Dayashankar's comments
Sense of Obscurantism being bolstered: Sitaram Yechury
New avenues opened for attacks on Dalits: Sitaram Yechury
Present mindset against Dalits worries me: Sitaram Yechury
Central ministers are making questionable remarks against Dalits: Yechury
Crime against Dalits increased by 19% in 2015: Yechury
Attacks on Dalits have increased since 2014: Sitaram Yechury
Condemn language used by Dayashankar: Sitaram Yechury
Sitaram Yechury speaking in the Rajya Sabha
Sitaram Yechury speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the Dalit incident
Sitaram Yechury speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the Dalit incident
Real problem not in numbers but mindset: Derek O'Brien
TMC lerser Derek O'Brien speaking in the Rajya Sabha
TMC lerser Derek O'Brien speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the attack on Dalit in Una in Gujarat
TMC lerser Derek O'Brien speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the attack on Dalit in Una in Gujarat
It is shameful for all of us, how those people in Una were treated: Ahmed Patel said in the Rajya Sabha
Ahmed Patel also targeted the state government over the incident in Una. Mr Patel said that the Chief Minister Anandiben Patel visited Una nine days after the incident.
Mr Patel said that convictions in crimes against Dalits is mere 7 per cent.
Ahmed Patel on Dalit Atrocities in Gujarat
- Situation in Gujarat very explosive with Dalit youth committing suicide.
- The atrocities on Dalits is PM's true Gujarat model: Ahmed Patel
- Mr Patel told the Rajya Sabha that the minorities are feeling humiliated in the state.
"Why is the Prime Minister silent over the atrocities against Dalits in Gujarat? Didn't he seek votes in the name of the Gujarat Model," asked Mr Patel.
Mr Patel says that the atrocities against Dalits have exposed the BJP government in the state.
Congress leader Ahmed Patel speaks on atrocities against Dalits in Gujarat
Dalits are being attacked with impunity, says JD (U) lawmaker Sharad Yadav in parliament
BSP has agreed to suspend its protest for 36 hours, after the police assured it that Mr Singh would be arrested by then.
If BJP leaders themselves filed an FIR against Dayashankar Singh, then they would have won my heart: Mayawati
Ms Mayawati said that the BJP should have filed an FIR against Dayashankar for his abusive remarks on the BSP leader. "If BJP leaders themselves filed an FIR against Dayashankar Singh, then they would have won my heart,"Ms Mayawati said while commented on the matter.
JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav says the expelled BJP leader Dayashankar Singh must be booked under SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
The BJP leader however warned that the issue should not be used for political mileage. "We are the same BJP, we have atoned for Dayashankar's slur. We have taken action. I know how she must feel as a woman. If Mayawati ji is attacked again we'll stand with her again. But if she wants to use this in polls then she should forget abt it: Uma Bharti," Ms Bharti pointed out.
BJP leader Uma Bharti says that BJP strongly condemns remarks passed by Dayashankar against Mayawati. "When SP attacked BSP & Mayawati ji in that guest house 20 years back, BJP had helped her even then," Uma Bharti said on the issue.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM.
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia has asked for legal proceedings against Dayashankar Singh, the BJP Uttar Pradesh Vice President who was expelled from the party for his comments against BSP leader Mayawati. "Legal proceedings should be carried out against Dayashankar Singh," Jyotiraditya Scindia told the Lok Sabha
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Dayashankar Singh
Mr Singh said that his government will always maintain a tough stand on terrorism. "Terrorism will not be tolerated at any cost. A terrorist is a terrorist. And I applaud the security forces for the excellent work they have done over the years to neutralize militancy and terrorism,"Mr Singh said in the Lok Sabha.
Rajnath Singh said that the government will constitute a committee to review the use of pellet guns for crowd control. The committee will submit report in two months, Mr Singh said.
In the words of Amir Khusrau... 'If there is heaven on earth, it is Kashmir'... and that is the truth. We aim to see peace in Kashmir, but there is no doubt that the neighbouring country has its evil eyes set on Kashmir. The neighbouring country has a continuous plan to keep Kashmir destabilized: Mr Singh told the Lok Sabha.
Kashmir is an integral and important part of India: Rajnath Singh
India's ultimate strength has always been Unity in Diversity: Rajnath Singh
The Home Minister urged all the parties to come together to address the issue. "The Kashmir issue needs to be dealt with collectively. Everyone needs to partake in the responsibility of making the situation better," Mr Singh said.
Mr Singh claimed that the government has taken all the necessary measures to find a solution to the clashes in the Valley.
Mr Singh said that PM Modi was worried about the situation even during his visits to foreign countries.
Mr Singh also replies to Opposition charges on Prime Minister not taking efforts to reduce the tensions in the Kashmir Valley.
"Pakistan instead of fixing its internal matters is trying to destabilize India," Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
Rajnath Singh said that he is happy with that the Lok Sabha is holding a debate on Kashmir.
Mr Singh says that the recent unrest in the Valley has been fueled by Pakistan
Home Minister Rajnath Singh is replying to Kashmir debate in Lok Sabha
Rajnath Singh Speaking in Lok Sabha On Kashmir
Order of Business In Lok Sabha Today
Bills for consideration and passing: The National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
Further discussion expected on Kashmir situation
Bills for consideration and passing: The National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
Further discussion expected on Kashmir situation
Order of Businees In Rajya Sabha Today
Bill for consideration and passing to amend: the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Further amendment expected to dentists bill
Bill for consideration and passing to amend: the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956.
Further amendment expected to dentists bill
Day 4 of Parliament's Monsoon Session to begin today.
