3 Dalits awarded capital punishment for rape and murder of Maratha girl last year, but Dalits say justice is rarely served if victim is from a lower caste.
Apex court was hearing the case after social activist John Dayal filed a petition, challenging the law that excludes Dalit Christians and Muslims from SC category
The UP election results earlier this year signaled a growing support among the Dalits for the BJP. This was followed by NDA fielding Ram Nath Kovind as its presidential candidate, forcing the opposition to field another Dalit, Meira Kumar, as his rival. Then last week, Mayawati resigned from the Rajya Sabha, protesting against what she said was the attitude of the ruling party to suppress her voice raising Dalit issues. As parties from across the spectrum aggressively target and woo the Dalit community, what is the future of exclusive appeals by smaller parties? We ask experts.
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Castiest society can accept Ambedkar easily,He was fighting for caste equality. He never supported the abolition caste system. He approved caste system in the constituition of India.Peryar is hard nut to crack. He had no compromise with the caste system.
That Ambedkar stood for united India is one of the reasons you respect Ambedkar?
And by unity of India, what do you mean? Are you referring to Kashmir?
Castiest society can accept Ambedkar easily,He was fighting for caste equality. He never supported the abolition caste system. He approved caste system in the constituition of India.Peryar is hard nut to crack. He had no compromise with the caste system.
That Ambedkar stood for united India is one of the reasons you respect Ambedkar?
And by unity of India, what do you mean? Are you referring to Kashmir?