Following the recent violent incidents and riots across the country, a new public debate has begun to gain momentum. Several civic organizations, social media groups, and conscious citizens have appealed to the central government to immediately deprive those found guilty or involved in the riots from the benefits of all government schemes.
What is the main proposal of the appeal?
The appeal demands that those found involved in serious crimes such as inciting riots or disturbing public peace in the country should not only be punished but also be completely excluded from government assistance and benefits.
These demands include the following schemes:
Free ration cards
Electricity bill subsidies
Health insurance under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Gas subsidies under the Ujjwala Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Kisan Samman Nidhi
Eligibility for government jobs
And a demand to revoke the right to vote in the future.
People believe that only if rioters are severely punished will they learn a lesson.
A section of the public believes that government benefits should only be available to citizens who abide by the law and contribute to the peace and order of the country. Those who damage national property should not have any right to schemes funded by taxpayers’ hard-earned money.
A legal framework is also demanded for the future.
Not limited to current cases, it has also been appealed that in the future, anyone involved in riots, anarchy, or violence should be automatically disqualified from government schemes. The need for a clear and strict legal framework for this purpose has also been expressed.
Support on Social Media
People’s sentiments regarding this issue are rapidly emerging on social media. A large number of people are supporting this appeal and demanding that the government punish the rioters not only with imprisonment but also with social and economic punishment.
Waiting for Government Response
At present, there has been no official response from the Central Government on this appeal, but given the growing public pressure, a strict decision may be taken in the future.
Conclusion: Only those who respect the law should receive government support.
If law and order is to be strengthened in the country, both social discipline and accountability are essential. Therefore, the demand that rioters be excluded from all government facilities seems not only appropriate but also timely.