Rajasthan: ‘WeSupportDCMBairwa’ Trends On X, People Accuse IAS Shikhar Agarwal Of Insulting Deputy CM

The issue of discrimination and oppression of Dalits in Rajasthan has become a hot topic on social media. Allegations have surfaced on social media claiming that a senior administrative officer insulted the state’s Deputy Chief Minister, Prem Chand Bairwa. "In Rajasthan, the Dalit Deputy CM is being insulted by senior IAS officers at the behest of BJP leaders. The ideology of BJP itself is anti-Dalit. The hidden agenda of BJP has come to the fore - to insult Dalits by hatching a conspiracy after taking votes and forming the government," said a Congress leader.

राजस्थान में दलित डिप्टी सीएम को भाजपा मठाधीशों के इशारे पर वरिष्ठ आईएस अधिकारी अपमानित कर रहें हैं।भाजपा की विचारधारा ही दलित विरोधी हैं।
वोट लेकर सरकार बनाने के बाद षड्यंत्र रचकर दलितों का अपमान करना ही भाजपा का छिपा हुआ एजेंडा सामने आया हैं।@SachinPilot @kcvenugopalmp pic.twitter.com/ae6M0jmMvZ

— Rakesh Singh Yadav (@_RakeshYadavINC) September 12, 2024

Many believe that the insult was motivated by the fact that the Deputy CM belongs to the Dalit community. On Monday, #WeSupportDcmBairwa was trending on X (formerly Twitter), with people accusing senior IAS officer Shikhar Agarwal of allegedly disrespecting Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa.

Your vision and strength have always been our guiding light, @DrPremBairwa. We will walk with you through every obstacle, every challenge. #WeSupportDCMBairwa pic.twitter.com/AMgrc0XoBw

— khukumoni Surve (@khukumoni165326) September 11, 2024

According to social media claims, Deputy CM Bairwa recently attended a high-level meeting with a Korean delegation, during which he was allegedly targeted for his choice of footwear. It is being said that the IAS officer publicly mocked the Deputy CM’s shoes. People on social media have taken this matter seriously, with many expressing that Bairwa is being singled out due to his Dalit identity.

With you, @DrPremBairwa, we know we can face anything. Your leadership inspires us to keep pushing forward, no matter how tough it gets. #WeSupportDCMBairwa pic.twitter.com/WZHdrqKjVR

— Subho Saha (@SubhoSaha137802) September 11, 2024

One user posted that this incident exposes the larger caste-based harassment that Dr. Bairwa has been enduring for a long time. The post also accused IAS Shikhar Agarwal of continuously disrespecting the position of the Deputy CM. Many are demanding an official investigation into the matter and strict action against the officer.

.@DrPremBairwa, despite all the plots and hardships, we are with you. You are the voice of the people! #WeSupportDCMBairwa pic.twitter.com/Zrfye9E7LV

— Praveen (@prav2410) September 11, 2024

It is worth noting that after regaining power, the BJP implemented the formula of having two Deputy CMs along with one Chief Minister in Rajasthan, appointing Dr. Prem Chand Bairwa, a prominent Dalit leader, as one of the Deputy CMs. Bairwa is a key Dalit face within the party and was chosen for the role due to his continuous work for the community.