Mayawati raises assault on Muslim women by vigilantes in MP

NEW DELHI : The beating up of two Muslim women in Madhya Pradesh on beef rumors was raised by Mayawati in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with the BSP leader slamming the government over situation in BJP-ruled states. “In Madhya Pradesh, in the name of ‘gau raksha’ (cow protection) women have been beaten up. Police remained a mute spectator. They were Muslim women… it is cannot be tolerated,” Mayawati said.The two women were allegedly beaten up by cow protection vigilantes.
Soon, members of BSP and the Congress trooped near the Chairman’s podium and raised slogans. However, after a few minutes they went back to their seats.
Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said they were not against protecting cows but targeting the Dalits and the minorities will not be tolerated.  “Cow should be protected. But in name of protection, Dalits and Muslims are being targeted. We are not against protecting cows but if you target the Dalits and the minorities then we will oppose,” Azad said.Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the government was ready for a debate on the issue.