Modi govt has done a lot for Dalits and Muslims: Paswan

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan today said the Narendra Modi government ought to be "more communicative" about its efforts for betterment of minorities and Dalits in order to counter the criticisms of the opposition.

The Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister said the Modi government has taken a number of concrete steps that would benefit the minorities and Dalits.

"I can bet that no government in the history of the country has taken so many concrete steps that would benefit the most backward segments of the society, including Dalits and minorities. Hence, I keep telling our BJP friends, boliye (be more communicative", the LJP chief told reporters here.

Paswan rubbished allegations that minorities felt "insecure" under the rule of BJP-led NDA, saying "in the last four years, has anybody heard Prime Minister utter a single word on Article 376 or Ayodhya. The misgivings are unfounded and those making such assertions often do so out of mischief"