Dimapur, August 7 (MExN): A mass rally under the banner of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations was carried out today at the Jantar Mantar protesting the alleged corruption in the Commonwealth Games. Angry Dalits burned the effigies of CWG chairman Suresh Kalmadi and Delhi chief Minister Sheila and demanded that the persons involved in the alleged corruption during organizing the Commonwealth Games should be arrested. “The Dalits all over the country are angry because provision of Rs. 744 crores in the Delhi Government budget meant for their development was transferred to the Commonwealth Games. The whole country knows about the purchases made by the politicians and the officers at the prices 13 times higher,” stated Brahm Prakash, president of the Delhi Confederation of Dalits in a press release issued to the Morung Express. Nearly half of Delhi population lives in slums, without houses or health and education. “This money should be invested for their development. Delhi, being the capital of India, still most of Dalits and tribal live below the poverty line. There are no employment opportunities. The Commonwealth Games may be cancelled but this money must be utilized for their development,” the confederation stated.
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