BJP workers, led by its women's wing, protested outside chief minister Akhilesh Yadav's office in Lucknow on Monday morning.
Police had to use water canons to disperse the protesters.
The Union home ministry has asked UP govt why SC/ST Act was not slapped against culprits in the Badaun gang rape and murder case, according to MoS home Kiren Rijiju.
Meanwhile, Union minister Kalraj Mishra described the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh as "very grave" and said the central government would step in if UP governor sends a report on the situation in the state.
Talking to reporters, the micro, small and medium enterprises minister made it clear that the Centre will not intervene on its own but would certainly consider "appropriate action" if the governor sent a report.
He blasted the state government for not being able to provide security to women in the state and alleged that the government was soft on criminals...
Source: News in Hindi
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