Dalits, once known as untouchables, continue to be hounded by so-called upper castes for going against the 'Manuwadi' norms of the society. Dalits have accused successive governments of failing to act upon the high rate of atrocities and abysmally low rate of convictions. But about 90 per cent of 145,000 cases involving Dalits were awaiting court trial, latest data shows. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself said that BJP is the only pro-Dalit party and his government will never allow any dilution in the SC/ST Act. Experts say the bane of superiority complex in caste hierarchy is not allowing the 'upper castes' to assimilate.

Source: dna April 14, 2018 23:48 UTC