In the wake of the recent incidents of atrocities on dalits and tribals in Madhya Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) held a rally to showcase its strength through the event here in Bhopal on Wednesday. Party’s National Co-ordinator Akash Anand, nephew of Mayawati, ex-CM of UP, also attended the rally. Under the leadership of Akash, BSP workers and supporters left for Raj Bhavan from Ambedkar Maidan. MLA Rambai from Patharia also accompanied him. Workers gathered from all over the State to attend the rally.

 

State President of BSP Ramakant Pippal said, “Today, on the occasion of World Tribal Day, there is a protest against injustice and atrocities against the tribal people and other oppressed classes. The BJP has been ruling Madhya Pradesh for 18 consecutive years. Injustice and atrocities are being committed on tribals, dalits, backward and minorities. In the event, referring to the incidents of oppression of tribals and dalits across the State, Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Gautam attacked Shivraj Government and claimed that in the upcoming Assembly election, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will throw BJP out of power.

 

After Gautam, Akash Anand arrived to address party workers. Akash finished his speech within two minutes and asked party supporters to gherao Raj Bhavan. After this, he along with the BSP workers, marched towards the Raj Bhavan. However, police personnel stopped everyone by placing barricades near TT Nagar Teenshed. BSP workers raised slogans here. After this, BSP leaders ended their protest by handing over a memorandum to the officers addressed to the Governor.