Rahul Gandhi Vows Justice for Dalit Man's Family

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of a slain Dalit man in Salon, vowing to ensure justice. The local community is angry over the lack of action against the 'mastermind' behind the killing. Gandhi assured pressure would be applied until justice is delivered to the family.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Raebareli | Updated: 20-08-2024 16:32 IST | Created: 20-08-2024 16:32 IST
Rahul Gandhi Vows Justice for Dalit Man's Family
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, met the family of a 22-year-old Dalit man, Arjun Pasi, who was recently shot dead in Salon area. Pledging to ensure justice, Gandhi addressed the gathered crowd and criticized the inaction against the 'mastermind' behind the killing.

Local sentiments are high with anger due to the perceived lack of justice, as Gandhi emphasized that all people in the area demand justice for Pasi. He pointed out that the family's security has been compromised, and only minor arrests have been made while the key perpetrator remains at large.

Gandhi was accompanied by senior Congress members during his visit to Bhuvalpur Sisni village, and after interacting with the victim's family, he promised to put pressure on the authorities to ensure due action. The Congress leader's commitment to justice underlines the ongoing struggle faced by Dalit communities in Uttar Pradesh.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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