A file photo of opposition leaders, including UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, protesting in New Delhi over atrocities against the Dalits. The BJP leadership wants its public representatives to explain initiatives like the Ujwala Yojana and Mudra Yojana to the Dalit community and other socially backward communities. The Congress is also brainstorming on a daylong national Dalit meet on 23 April, likely to be held at Talkatora Stadium in the national capital. The meet is set to be attended by all the senior Dalit leaders in the party where Dalit issues will be discussed. Party president Rahul Gandhi will also be a key participant in all these events,” a senior party leader involved in the party organization said requesting anonymity.

Source: Mint April 08, 2018 17:15 UTC