Hundreds of people from Salumber, Sarada, Udaipur city, Mavali and other places attended the rally which started from the Town Hall and culminated in a dharna and meeting at the Collectorate. The rally raised slogans related to MNREGA, demonetization and compensation for farmers and workers, pro-Adani Ambani policies, ration cards, BPL cards, housing pattas, and political protection to criminals and rapists like Udaylal.
The meeting was addressed by Com Mahendra Choudhury, Sucheta De, Prof Hemendra Chandaliya, AIPWA leader Com Premlata, and others. Spekers said that the BJP government and Home Minister Gulab Katariya are protecting criminals like rape-accused Sati ki Chori Sarpanch Udaylal; if Udaylal is not arrested without delay Party workers would undertake a fast unto death. The speakers condemned the governments open protection of criminals; even after the High Courts direction and the victims statement under 164, Udaylal who has close connections with the BJP is not being arrested. This shows clearly that he enjoys political protection of the ruling party. The speakers said that the government is cutting down on schemes for the poor and displacing the poor in the name of smart cities; the poor must unite and fight for housing pattas, employment, ration-kerosene, and other rights.
A Party delegation met the Collector and submitted a memorandum with the above demands, after which Com Saurabh Naruka addressed the meeting and gave details of the meeting with the Collector. At the conclusion of the meeting the rape victim addressed the dharna and demanded justice.
