Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (UNI) Over the past 9 years, there has been a sharp rise in crimes against Dalit communities under the rule of CPI(M)-led Pinarayi Vijayan Government in Kerala, State BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

"Yet, convictions have occurred in just 8% of cases. Even in high-profile incidents like the Walayar Sisters’ deaths, justice remains elusive. Dalits continue to face humiliation in schools, government offices, and even police stations," Chandrasekhar said in a message.

"Never before in Kerala’s history have Dalits been denied justice as systematically and consistently as they have under this regime," he added.

Saying that the cruelty and mental harassment faced by a young Dalit woman named Ms Bindu in Peroorkkada is not an isolated incident, he said "It is a stark reflection of the anti-Dalit mindset that has defined the nine-year rule of the Pinarayi Vijayan Government."

While the Pinarayi Government has done everything to secure the future of his family members, it has done absolutely nothing for the upliftment of Dalits. In contrast, Narendra Modi's Government has worked sincerely for Dalit empowerment through schemes like PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, StandUpIndia, and the National SC-ST Hub, encouraging self-employment and promoting economic self-reliance.

Only the BJP with its motto of 'SabkaSaathSabkaVikas,' is committed to 'VikasitaKeralam' - an inclusive development that brings every community along the path of progress.

"Ever since the LDF Government came to power, Kerala’s development across all sectors has stagnated. Corruption and nepotism are the only things flourishing in the state today," he alleged.

The Pinarayi Government's lasting contribution to Kerala is pushing it to a point where it can’t even afford to pay its employees and pensioners, he added.

As the Pinarayi Vijayan Government marks its fourth anniversary of misrule with grand speeches and self-praise, the ASHA workers are left to protest on the streets for fair wages and dignity.

"These healthcare warriors stood selflessly on the frontlines during the pandemic and continue to serve our communities, yet this government has ignored their just demands and displayed shocking indifference to their struggle."

While the Narendra Modi government is realizing its vision of a developed India, Kerala is being left behind in that journey, he felt.

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