Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP and RSS of promoting Dalit discrimination through "suddhikaran"
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi denounced the BJP-led centre and the RSS, saying their practice of "suddhikaran" amounts to discrimination against Dalits.
At a Congress gathering in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi delivered a forceful rebuke of the BJP-led centre, accusing it and the RSS of sustaining caste-based discrimination. He highlighted the concept of "suddhikaran" as a modern label for untouchability, arguing that it reflects a longstanding bias against Dalits. Gandhi described the current political climate as an ongoing ideological battle over these entrenched injustices.
He urged the government to abandon such discriminatory practices and to address the historic marginalisation of Dalit communities. The remarks underscore rising tensions between the opposition and the ruling alliance over social equity issues.
Why it matters
The criticism spotlights persistent caste tensions and the political debate over discrimination in India.
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