AAP failed Dalits, showing bias in sacrilege law: BJP leader
In a press conference at the BJP office here Friday, Rinku said AAP made several commitments to woo the state's 31% dalit population before elections.
Among them were the appointment of a deputy CM from the Dalit community if AAP were to form its govt in Punjab.
But three-and-a-half years have passed since it came to power, and a deputy CM has not been appointed, he alleged.
Rinku said AAP's prominent leaders had also promised the formation of a special SIT to address atrocities and false cases against Dalits, recommending strict punishments. He described the sacrilege law as politically motivated, stating that he has suffered its consequences for three-and-a-half years.
The former (Jalandhar MP said, "All this while they did not remember to bring a sacrilege law. Now that the elections are near, the govt has suddenly remembered this law."
Criticising the bill for its "selective and biased approach towards protecting religious texts", he said while it includes Guru Granth Sahib, Gutka Sahib, Bhagavad Gita, Quran and Bible, it disregards the holy texts of Buddhism, Jainism and Parsis. tnn
Rinku argued that this bias reflects religious discrimination and violates the spirit of equality under the law.
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Additionally, he pointed out that the bill ignores the rich folk traditions and culturally significant religious practices of Punjab, which are integral to the people's identity. By focusing solely on mainstream religious texts and overlooking diverse spiritual expressions, Rinku claimed the bill demonstrates a narrow vision and flawed intent.
BJP district president Rajnesh Dhiman was also present at the presser.
Senior BJP leaders Dr D Khosla, District General Secretary Yashpal Janotra, Vice President Dr Nirmal Nayyar, SC Morcha President Ajay Pal Disawar, District Press Secretary Dr Satish Kumar and SC Morcha District General Secretary Vijay Khatak attended the press conference.
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