Suddhikaran another name for untouchability: Rahul targets BJP, RSS
· India · Times of India, India Today, Zee News
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP and RSS over purification rituals conducted after Congress leaders visited venues in Uttarakhand. Rahul described the practice of 'suddhikaran' as a criminal activity and another name for untouchability, which is outlawed under the Indian Constitution. He cited instances where rituals were performed following visits by Rajasthan CLP leaders and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The Congress MP alleged that these actions suggest Dalits are unclean and should not be touched, calling it part of an ongoing ideological fight. He also highlighted that Dalit children continue to face caste-based discrimination and violence in schools despite constitutional safeguards.
Why it matters
This exchange highlights the deep-seated political and ideological battle over caste discrimination and constitutional rights in India, directly impacting political discourse surrounding Dalit rights.
Read the original report — Times of India
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