Union minister Giriraj defends Supreme court order on SC/SCT Act

Lucknow, April 3: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday defended the Supreme Court order on the amendment of certain sections of the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, saying it is in the interest of society.

Talking to media persons in Varanasi, the Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises also suggested that the opposition, especially the Congress, should not try and fish in choppy waters.

"The decision of the apex court is in interest of the society and it is the duty of the Congress and opposition that they do nothing to disturb harmony and peace in the society," he said.

He also pointed out that the Congress did not have any right to even utter a word about Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, as the grand old party never accorded him the respect and honour he deserved.