Monday, April 11, 2011

[ZESTCaste] Dalits stage protest against boycott

 

http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/07/stories/2011040759190900.htm

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Dalits stage protest against boycott

Staff Correspondent

Hassan: Dalits of Keregodu village in Arkalgud taluk staged a protest
here on Wednesday alleging that they had been ostracised by caste
Hindus of the village after Deepavali.

The protesters said the caste Hindus boycotted them after they refused
to beat drums during the celebrations and later remove the corpse of
cattle. Since then they have been barred from all social and cultural
activities. Besides, the caste Hindus also imposed a fine of Rs. 501
on those who dare to speak to them.

During Ugadi celebrations, they were not allowed to enter inside the
Basaveshwara temple. Also, the fair price shopkeeper denied ration for
them. The Jati Dourjanya Virodhi Samiti, which led the protest,
alleged that the Arakalgudu police also refused to register a
complaint.

They submitted a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Subramanyam.

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