New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, today condemned the murder of Dalit youth Hariom Valmiki in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, calling it a grave crime not just against an individual, but against humanity, the Constitution and the principles of justice.
A joint statement, issued by Kharge and Gandhi, said, "Our country has a Constitution that recognises every individual with a sense of equality. There is a law that provides every citizen equal protection, rights, and freedom of expression. What happened in Raebareli is a grave crime against the Constitution of this country. It is a crime against the Dalit community and a stain on this nation and our society."Alleging t...