Thoughsts on Independence Day : Situation of Dalits

Khemraj Choudhary from Rajasthan has sent a report about situation of Dalits who are not allowed to enter temples and not allowed to celebrate as they want. He narrates a recent incident where Dalits were beaten and boycotted for using drums in a marriage ceremony. British have left but are these people really indipenedent, he asks.

Posted on: Aug 14, 2010. Tags:

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