Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the family of Dalit student Lalita Gautam in Ghaziabad and assured government support after her murder in Meerut. The meeting matters for UPSC because it sits at the intersection of social justice, policing, and state responsibility toward vulnerable citizens.
What happened
According to an official statement, the Chief Minister expressed grief, said no effort would be spared to secure justice, and directed police officers to pursue the investigation effectively. The state response therefore centres on two tasks: support to the family and a more effective criminal investigation.
Why the issue matters for UPSC
Violence against Dalit citizens is a recurring governance and social justice concern. A state government's response is relevant to questions on access to justice, police accountability, and the protection of Scheduled Castes under the constitutional framework.
Continuity and earlier position
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