‘CBI should probe whether we have terrorist links’
VV Selvaraj of DHRM claims its ideology is non-violent
Is DHRM linked with terrorism?
We demand an inquiry by the CBI to investigate this false allegation. Five lakh dalits have been influenced by our ideology, which is non-violent. There was not a single criminal case against us until Siva Prasad’s murder. Why isn’t the Kerala Police showing any proof?
What is the ideology of DHRM?
We propagate the ideals of Babasaheb [BR] Ambedkar and the Buddhist values that he preached. All dalits should follow Ambedkar’s life.
Have you converted to Buddhism?
We don’t have to convert to Buddhism to follow its principles.
Do you give arms training or do your members bear arms?
Never.
Why should the Kerala Police be hostile towards you?
Our influence among dalits has alarmed all the political parties, including the CPI(M), the Congress, the BJP and the Shiv Sena. They have all ganged up against us because dalits don’t go to their rallies anymore. DHRM is now the mainstream.
The police claim to have proof of DHRM involvement in Siva Prasad’s murder.
They have no evidence. They arrested K Das because he was a popular leader.
What are the activities of DHRM?
We teach people how to read and write and fill applications to use government schemes for livelihood. We hold study classes every Sunday.
