Dalits say CWG funds could uplift poor
morungexpress
Dimapur, August 7 (MExN): A mass rally under the banner of All India
Confederation of SC/ST Organizations was carried out today at the
Jantar Mantar protesting the alleged corruption in the Commonwealth
Games. Angry Dalits burned the effigies of CWG chairman Suresh Kalmadi
and Delhi chief Minister Sheila and demanded that the persons involved
in the alleged corruption during organizing the Commonwealth Games
should be arrested. "The Dalits all over the country are angry
because provision of Rs. 744 crores in the Delhi Government budget
meant for their development was transferred to the Commonwealth Games.
The whole country knows about the purchases made by the politicians
and the officers at the prices 13 times higher," stated Brahm Prakash,
president of the Delhi Confederation of Dalits in a press release
issued to the Morung Express. Nearly half of Delhi population lives in
slums, without houses or health and education. "This money should be
invested for their development. Delhi, being the capital of India,
still most of Dalits and tribal live below the poverty line. There
are no employment opportunities. The Commonwealth Games may be
cancelled but this money must be utilized for their development," the
confederation stated.
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