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New Delhi, October 12 (IANS) The Congress has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s meeting with the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit man who was allegedly beaten to death in Rae Bareli on suspicion of theft.
Speaking to IANS, Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput accused the BJP government of using the meeting as a photo-op instead of ensuring real justice. Rajput said, “This is the real face of Yogi Adityanath and BJP. After such a painful and tragic incident, the government is pretending to hold a meeting with the CM, whereas the truth is that the family deserves justice, not just a handshake.”
He further demanded that the state government immediately announce a compensation of Rs 50 lakh and provide a government job to one member of the bereaved family. Making a sharp comparison, he questioned BJP’s commitment towards its own supporters.
Rajput said, “I want to ask the BJP, what happened to Chandan Gupta, who was killed during the Tiranga Yatra in Kasganj? Was his family given a government job or proper compensation? Even after seven years, they are wandering from door to door. Despite being BJP supporters, their cries have been turned into silence.”
Earlier in the day, Hariom’s family met CM Yogi at his official residence in Lucknow. The Chief Minister assured the family that “every tear will be accounted for” and the state government would ensure strict punishment for the accused through strong legal representation in the court.
Hariom’s wife Sangeeta Valmiki along with her father and daughter met the Chief Minister. After the meeting, he told the media, “Only Baba (Yogi Adityanath) can protect the Dalits. We are completely satisfied with the government’s action and we are confident that we will get justice.”
CM Yogi also assured the family of comprehensive support from the government. He announced that she would be provided accommodation under the Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana and Sangeeta would be given a permanent job at her current workplace. The Chief Minister said that the family will be covered under all state welfare schemes.
CM Yogi said, “Safety, respect and justice of Dalits, deprived and oppressed people is the top priority of this government.”
–IANS
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