Rajasthan Assembly Erupts Over Dalit Atrocities

A ruckus in the Rajasthan Assembly led to its brief adjournment as opposition parties confronted the government over crimes against Dalits. Issues raised included the murder of a Dalit teacher and delayed justice. Heated exchanges resulted in the Speaker postponing proceedings till 2 pm.

A ruckus erupted in the Rajasthan Assembly on Monday, leading to a brief adjournment. Opposition parties cornered the government on the issue of crimes against Dalits.

During Zero Hour, Bharat Adivasi Party MLA Thavar Chand highlighted the recent murder of a Dalit teacher in Salumbhar district, accusing the government of bias in compensation.

Congress MLA Pitram Singh Kala raised multiple Dalit atrocity cases, including the murder of Laxman Meghwal in Bikaner, demanding to know what actions had been taken. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully also pressed the government on the issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)