Lucknow: Opposition BSP and SP on Saturday condemned the recent murder of four members of a Dalit family in Allahabad, terming it “shameful” and “a blot on the anti-Dalit” BJP government in Uttar Pradesh.
In a series of tweets, BSP president Mayawati said, “This incident also shows poor law and order. It seems the BJP is following in the footsteps of the SP government in the matter.” In another tweet, she alleged, “A BSP delegation that reached there said ‘dabangs’ (musclemen) in Prayagraj are terrorising people.” She demanded strict legal action against the guilty.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also took to Twitter to condemn the killings. Four members of a Dalit family were brutally killed in Gohri village under the Phaphamau police station area of Allahabad district late Wednesday night. The 50-year-old head of the family, his 45-year-old wife, 16-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son were sleeping in their house when they were murdered.