Atrocities against SCs, STs is a matter of shame: Chidambaram.

NEW DELHI, 30 AUG: The unabated spree of atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes is a matter of shame even as the states are not taking the cases seriously nor doing enough to bring down the rate, the home minister, Mr P Chidambaram, said in the Lok Sabha today. This is a matter of shame Even when we go abroad, we are asked how we treat our scheduled castes, scheduled tribes. We cannot call ourselves a civilised nation unless we bring dignity and equal respect for SC, ST, minorities and women, Mr Chidambaram said replying to …