Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for the withdrawal of cases filed against Dalit and Adivasi youth in April 2018 during the nationwide protests against the dilution of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Gandhi wrote to Modi, stating that 14 Dalit youths died on April 2, 2018, and many innocent youth were arrested during the protests.
He pointed out that Parliament subsequently enacted the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018, restoring the strength of the law and reaffirming the rightful cause for which these youth had mobilised.
Gandhi urged the Government of India to review all cases registered against SC/ST youth in connection with the April 2nd, 2018, protests and withdraw or quash all the cases.
He said that extending relief to these young citizens will reaffirm their shared commitment to Constitutional values, social justice, and the dignity of every Indian.
