Atrocities against Dalits: Madiga leaders condemn incidents, demand strict action
Madiga community leaders in Karnataka have publicly condemned the rising incidents of caste-based violence and untouchability in the state. They are demanding that the government strengthen district-level monitoring and ensure stricter legal action against perpetrators of these atrocities.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing systemic social inequality and the pressure on state governments to protect marginalized communities from caste-based violence.
Expressing anguish over rising incidents of caste-based violence, discrimination, and untouchability across various districts of Karnataka, including Yadgir, Madiga leaders have strongly condemned the incidents and criticised the State government for failing to curb such atrocities.
Addressing a press conference, Hanumanth Itagi, former CMC member and Madiga leader, said that Dalits were subjected to atrocities and killings in Lingsagur and Gursunagi in the Raichur and Yadgir districts.
”The State government and Home Department should ensure the safety of Dalits from such repeated attacks. The assailants should be punished according to the law,” Mr. Itagi said, suggesting that monitoring mechanisms at the district level, through the Home Department, be strengthened to guarantee fundamental rights and equality.
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