Public did not come out of the shock of what happened with Dalit kids in Haryana and there came the statement of V K Singh, Union Minister, who has shaken the nation with a controversial comment, killing the feelings and emotions of not only Dalits but a number of people belonging to other casts.
According to him, govt isn’t responsible for the killing of two Dalit children who had been burnt alive. To quote his statement in this connection, “If someone throws stones at a dog, the government is not responsible.” He further stated, “Don’t connect the government with it. It was a feud between two families, the matter is under inquiry.”
No doubt, the way this comment was made, it was natural to spark controversy throughout the nation and the same happened. At one fell swoop, others also started commenting over the statement of V K Singh. In the words of Randeep Surjewala, Congress spokesman, “It is condemnable, it is shocking, it is inhumane to say the least.” He added, “It reflects the mindset of the Modi government which insults Dalits, which insults the minorities and looks down upon the people who are poor and downtrodden.”
Later, this tweet came from Singh:
My statement wasn't intended 2draw an analogy. My men & I put our lives on the line 4the nation irrespective of caste,creed & religion.(1/n)
— Gen VK Singh(MODI KA PARIWAR) (@Gen_VKSingh) October 22, 2015
Twitter also reacted over the matter, expressing fury against Union Minister in this way:
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After "dog" remark, VK Singh says journalists should go to Agra Mental Institute https://t.co/2LGMsiKslv via @HuffPostIndia
— Betwa Sharma (@betwasharma) October 22, 2015
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Don't think VK Singh meant it,but he should be careful with his words.utterly stupid of him.an ex army man should do better
— Ricky Jana (@rickyjana) October 22, 2015
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VK Singh is right though. Why would you blame the centre if a dog is stoned? Blame the dog's dealer for selling stuff to the dog!
— That Goan Guy (@schmmuck) October 22, 2015
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I really wonder how VK Singh was made our Army Chief. Sick mindset.
— Spaceman Spiff (@anshulz) October 22, 2015
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Hahaha shameless @ArvindKejriwal has the time to tweet against vk singh,rijuju but not on national herald case,operationindian expose.
— Maya (@Sharanyashettyy) October 22, 2015
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Don't know if VK Singh was always characterless or its the BJP-RSS impact…… Can't even call him General…..shame on you VK Singh!
— Kavitha Reddy | ಕವಿತಾ ರೆಡ್ಡಿ (@KavithaReddyKR) October 22, 2015
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"VK Singh" What a tragedy Media dogs needs social media to bark.
— anil Dharurkar (@DharurkarAnil) October 22, 2015
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A Journo asked VK Singh about killing of ppl so he said- If someone kills a dog still ppl call it fault of #BJP. See! How sensitive BJP govt
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) October 22, 2015
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Negative forces and vested interest people like VK Singh are damaging the social fabric of this Nation. They deserve social boycott.
— M (@imnoone81) October 22, 2015
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