more-inA group of young leaders with varied political affiliations and social ambitions, divided by their differing economic world views but, as they stressed, united by their commitment to the Constitution, came together on Monday to seek an end to mob lynching in the country and a new law that will make this possible. They would also ensure that cattle traders and dairy farmers camped outside the Prime Minister’s residence in the national capital with their cattle. They need protection.” Just as it was important to preserve biodiversity, it was equally important to preserve social diversity. “People might say that this could be dealt with by the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, which is true. But there are precedents: there was a special law enacted to protect Dalits and tribals (the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act); similarly, we need a special law now.”

Source: The Hindu June 05, 2017 17:37 UTC