Facing systemic exclusion, scores of Dalit families in Gujarat are turning to Buddhism. But official recognition of these conversions has been slow on account of bureaucratic hurdles.
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Discrimination doesn’t exist in Buddhism. Hence converted Dalits are not entitled for reservation. Though they are entitled for benefits available to minorities.
Most welcome!
As long as they do not convert into the desert cult, everything is acceptable. The fact that they are choosing an Indic faith to convert to is good news indeed. These people must be saluted and congratulated for their wisdom.
They read? That’s a lie🥲
Discrimination doesn’t exist in Buddhism. Hence converted Dalits are not entitled for reservation. Though they are entitled for benefits available to minorities.
Only Dalits can force Hinduism to reform.
Most welcome!
As long as they do not convert into the desert cult, everything is acceptable. The fact that they are choosing an Indic faith to convert to is good news indeed. These people must be saluted and congratulated for their wisdom.