The new junior social justice minister Ramdas Athawale, however, has some unusual thoughts on tackling such attacks. And he as the social justice minister should be the last person proposing such a silly idea. His work is cut out: He is responsible for welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalised sections of society. Read | Crime against Dalits rises in Rajasthan, activists blame policeRead | Ramdas Athawale: poet, painter, ex-Dalit Panther Mr Athawale’s demand for weapons for Dalits is not new.

Source: Hindustan Times July 13, 2016 13:41 UTC