Haryana govt 'insensitive' towards Dalits: Mayawati

Calls the killing of two Dalit children 'shameful'

BSP supremo and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today accused the BJP government in Haryana of being "insensitive" towards Dalits and termed as "shameful" the killing of two children who were burnt alive three days ago.

"It clearly indicates that BJP is not at all concerned or sensitive towards Dalits," she said at a press conference here.

Describing the killing of two Dalit children in Faridabad in Haryana as "shameful", Mayawati said, "It shows insensitivity of the Haryana government."

She said the incident is more shocking because it happened despite police deployment in the area.

"Despite police presence, four dalits were burnt alive. What was their fault. It was because they (Dalits) wanted to live with self respect," she said.

Taking on the BJP, she said when similar incidents happened during the Congress regime, BJP had promised to protect the Dalits if they came to power.

She said atrocities on Dalits are happening everywhere, including in Uttar Pradesh and the government is protecting those who are committing crimes against Dalits.