New Delhi, Aug 5 (TIWN) Hours after former Congress President Rahul Gandhi met the family members of a 9-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and murdered before being forcibly cremated without the familys consent in Delhis Nangal area recently, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday carried out a candle march demanding justice for the minor girl.

IYC activists led by its national President Srinivas B.V. organised the candle march against the cruelty meted out to the minor Dalit girl and the increasing crime rate in the country.  Stating that crime against ‘daughters’ of the land is increasing in the country, Srinivas said: “If we look at the figures, the number of Dalit daughters is more. The daughter of a Dalit is also the daughter of the country.”  He also said that injustice is increasing under BJP’s rule, and the voice of the poor and Dalits is being crushed everywhere.  “It is time we all become the voice of the poor, downtrodden, and stand together in their fight against injustice,” he said.  “We want speedy justice for the family of the deceased girl. The investigation should be fast-tracked and the culprits should be given capital punishment at the earliest,” Srinivas said.  Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi had met the family members of the minor girl and demanded justice for them.