The Chandigarh BJP on Monday submitted a memorandum to Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Thaawar Chand Gehlot demanding constitution of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission in the city.
In a meeting with the Union Minister on Monday, the city BJP demanded that on the pattern of other states, a SC and ST Commission should be constituted in the union territory of Chandigarh for the welfare of underprivileged people.
The others demands of the city BJP included filling of 1032 posts of Safai Karamcharis in the city, constitution of backward class Seva Board in Municipal Corporation, effective process for issuance of SC certificates in Chandigarh, appointment of chairman for Social Welfare Board among others.
During his meeting with the BJP Chandigarh leaders and party workers, the Union Minister assured to look into their demands. While addressing the party workers, Gehlot assured that all efforts will be made for early constitution of SC and ST commission in Chandigarh.
He said that like other states Chandigarh too should have SC-ST Commission. He also assured that the process for issuance of SC Certificate will be simplified. Chandigarh BJP president Sanjay Tandon said that the party unit apprised the Union Minister about of the problems being faced by scheduled castes in the city. We demanded a separate SC/ST Commission for Chandigarh and also simplification of the process for issuance of SC certificate.