Raj Cong to hold seminar next month on Dalit rights: Pilot

Rajasthan Congress will hold a seminar next month to raise the issue of Dalit rights and to demand protection of the same from the BJP-led state government.
"Dalits are feeling insecure in the BJP government rule and they need protection. Congress stands with them and would not let the government snatch their rights," PCC president Sachin Pilot said.
The seminar will be attended by the people of the community besides Congress leaders and workers, he said.
Pilot, after holding the state level executive meeting here, said similar meetings would also be held at local level.
"Atrocities against Dalits is a big issue which needs attention," Pilot said and accused the BJP of having an "anti-Dalit" mindset.

In December last year, Dalit IAS officer, Umrao Salodias, who was aspiring to become the state's chief Secretary had alleged "victimisation" because of his caste after the incumbent top-most bureaucrat was given a three-month extension.
Addressing the executive meeting, Pilot also hit out at the BJP-led state government for "neglecting" the interest of farmers.
"It is very sad that more than 60 farmers have committed suicide due to negligence of the government. It is also unfortunate that most of the farmers whose crops were damaged are still waiting for compensation and insurance claim," Pilot claimed.