IndiaBSP leader Mayawati has called on the Gujarat government to take further action in the 2016 Una Dalit flogging case, where four Dalit men were assaulted while skinning a dead cow. A special court in Gujarat acquitted 35 out of 40 accused, sparking nationwide protests. Mayawati criticized the acquittals as evidence of 'government bias, negligence, and apathy' toward Dalit communities. She emphasized the need for the Gujarat government to appeal the decision in the high court to secure strict punishments for the accused and ensure justice for the victims. Mayawati also urged the government to provide free legal aid to the victims' families, referencing similar measures implemented during her time as UP chief minister.
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