" Mob lynching has emerged as a dreadful disease across the country and the loss of lives due to this is a matter of serious concern. In this regard, there is a strong need for a stringent countrywide law, but the Centre's approach towards it is lackadaisical."

The BSP supremo welcomed the submission of a draft Bill by the commission which recommended up to life imprisonment for the crime.

"This disease is a gift of the intention and policy of the governments of not allowing establishment of the rule of law. As a result, not only the Dalits, tribals or the religious minorities, but people from all sections of the society and police are also becoming a victim of mob lynching," Mayawati said.

"Along with drafting strong laws, the BJP will have to develop a strong willpower like the BSP, to strictly enforce the laws. Only then this disease can be curbed," she said.