New Delhi – A controversy has erupted over the remarks made by Gujarat’s Mahisagar District Collector, Neha Kumari Dubey. She made a contentious statement in her office before a Dalit law student, whose video of the incident is now circulating widely. In the video, the collector reportedly described 90% of atrocity cases as “tools of blackmail” and stated that most women also file false cases under Section 498A. Additionally, she commented on lawyers, saying they deserve to be “hit with slippers.” This statement has sparked significant resentment in social and political circles, with deep frustration and anger spreading within the Dalit community. People are now taking to social media, demanding action under the Atrocities Act against the collector, calling for her suspension.
MLA Jignesh Mevani Demands Action
Congress leader and MLA Jignesh Mevani has labeled her comments as an insult to Dalit and tribal communities. He tweeted, calling on the Gujarat government to immediately suspend Collector Neha Dubey if they do not endorse her statement. Mevani also demanded that a case be filed against the collector under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Gujarat Scheduled Castes Congress President Hitendra Pitharia also demanded the filing of an FIR against the collector by visiting the police station. In a conversation with The Mooknayak, Pitharia said that when people in administrative positions harbor such casteist mindsets, it is distressing to imagine how ordinary Dalits and tribals will be treated. He called for the immediate suspension of Collector Neha Kumari and strict action against her.
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