TV actor’s remarks hurt community

Surat: Members of the Valmiki Samaj gathered at the city police commissioner office’s gates on Wednesday to register their ire on an unsavouray comment passed by a television actor against the community. Three members of the community also attempted to consume phenyl at the spot, but were detained.
Actress Yuvika Chaudhary had allegedly used a derogatory word for the community in a video that has gone viral. The community leaders are demanding strict legal actions against her. They have also submitted a memorandum under the aegis of Swabhiman, an organisation representing the community, demanded filing of an FIR against Chaudhary within seven days. They have also threatened of suicide attempts if no action is taken immediately.
“Since the government did not take any action our members attempted suicide. Actors are repeatedly insulting our community but no actions are being taken against them,” alleged Jayanti Vaghela, a community leader.
Kamlesh Solanki, president of Swabhiman, said that the community wants cops to register an offence against the actress and arrest her. “These comments have hurt our community,” he added.