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Maharashtra to Offer Govt Jobs to Kin of SC/ST Atrocity Victims

Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat announced a policy to provide government jobs to eligible family members of SC/ST victims in atrocity cases, particularly involving murder or death. The government is addressing approximately 889 pending atrocity cases, with 144 specifically concerning tribal communities. Shirsat emphasized the government's seriousness in registering cases while ensuring innocent persons are not falsely implicated. He also praised Shiv Sena's decision to nominate Jyoti Waghmare, a Dalit woman from Solapur without a political background, for the Rajya Sabha.

Key Points: Maharashtra Jobs for Kin of SC/ST Atrocity Victims

  • Govt jobs for victim families
  • 889 pending atrocity cases
  • Focus on murder/death cases
  • Shiv Sena's Dalit candidate nomination
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Maharashtra: Govt to offer jobs to kin of SC/ST atrocity victims, says State minister for Social Justice Sanjay Shirsat

Maharashtra govt to provide govt jobs to families of SC/ST atrocity victims, addressing 889 pending cases. Minister Sanjay Shirsat announces policy.

"Eknath Shinde has given a Rajya Sabha nomination to a woman who has no political background, an ordinary woman. - Sanjay Shirsat"

Mumbai, March 14

Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice, Sanjay Shirsat on Friday said that a decision has been taken to induct eligible persons from the family of the deceased in atrocity cases involving Scheduled Castes and Tribes, particularly in cases of murder or death related to atrocities, into government service under the Social Justice Department.

He informed that there are approximately 889 pending cases of atrocities against Scheduled Caste and Tribe citizens, of which 144 cases are related to tribals. The government is serious about this matter, and if injustice occurs, a case will certainly be registered; however, the government will also take appropriate decisions to ensure that innocent persons are not falsely implicated.

Earlier, on March 5, he praised Shiv Sena for nominating Jyoti Waghmare, a Dalit woman from Solapur, as their candidate for the Rajya Sabha elections.

Shirsat said the nomination of a woman without a political background reflects a major decision that will be appreciated across the state.

"Eknath Shinde has given a Rajya Sabha nomination to a woman who has no political background, an ordinary woman. I think this is a very big decision, and all the women of Maharashtra will welcome it, and everyone should think the same. We welcome it," Shirsat said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but 889 pending cases? That number itself is alarming. The priority should be to ensure these cases are resolved quickly and the perpetrators are punished. Justice delayed is justice denied.
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Aman W
While the job offer is helpful, it feels like treating a symptom, not the disease. We need stronger measures to prevent these atrocities from happening in the first place. Education and social awareness are key.
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Sarah B
The nomination of Jyoti Waghmare is a positive symbolic move. Hope it translates into real political empowerment and she gets a chance to raise genuine concerns of her community in the Rajya Sabha.
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Vikram M
The minister's point about ensuring innocent people aren't falsely implicated is crucial. The system must be fair and just for everyone. A balanced approach is needed.
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Kavya N
As a Maharashtrian, I hope this policy is implemented transparently. It should reach the actual affected families in villages and remote areas, not just remain a Mumbai-centric announcement.

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