'In honor of the Dalits, Congress took a stand,' was the slogan as hundreds of Delhi Congress workers hit the streets on Wednesday. Activists marching from Jai Singh Road towards the Parliament were halted at Parliament Street Road. Prominent Congress leaders, including Ajay Maken and P.L. Punia, participated prominently in this demonstration.
A reference to the deaths during the Bharat Bandh violence was made in the program. It was stated that atrocities against Dalits are incessantly occurring.
Chants Against the Government
While some were conflicted over whether the protest was against the court's decision or the government, strong slogans against the government were raised. Congress leader Ajay Maken reiterated that Congress has consistently supported the Dalits and fights to prevent any injustice against their interests.
Meanwhile,
P.L. Punia remarked that the protest was directed at the government, not the court, accusing the government of failing to take Dalit interests seriously.
Women Join the Ranks
In
, a significant number of women also participated. It was evident that everyone's outrage was directed at the government. Through this protest, Congress aimed to showcase its solidarity with the Dalits.
