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- The Karnataka State Dalit Sangharsh Samiti criticized former Member of Parliament Pratap Simha for derogatory comments regarding the Dalit community and blue scarves.
- The organization’s state convener D.G.
- Sagar demanded a public apology from the former MP for his statements made at a Ganesha immersion event.
- The Dalit Sangharsh Samiti also announced its opposition to an upcoming religious gathering scheduled in Kalaburagi.
- These developments highlight ongoing tensions between social movements and political figures in the region.
What to watch next
- The potential impact on the upcoming Basavadi Sharanara Hindu Samavesha in Kalaburagi.
- Whether the district administration grants permission for the rally featuring Adrushya Kadasiddeshwara Swami.
- Pratap Simha's response to the demand for an apology.
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D.G. Sagar
State convener
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“It is deeply condemnable for a former Member of Parliament to make disparaging remarks about a movement that has fought for the dignity and rights of oppressed communities”
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…a vital social movement to give a voice to marginalised communities. He noted its extensive struggles against caste discrimination, untouchability, exploitation of women, and religious superstition across the State. “ It is deeply condemnable for a former Member of Parliament to make disparaging remarks about a movement that has fought for the dignity and rights of oppressed communities ,” Dr. Sagar said, warning that such statements would provoke communal tensions. Dr. Sagar demanded that Mr. Simha tender an unconditional apology to the Dalit community and withdraw his remarks. Dr. Sagar also launched…
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Named India · Kalaburagi · T. Narsipur · Adrushya Kadasiddeshwara Swami · Bharatiya Janata Party · Dalit Sangharsh Samiti · D.G. Sagar · Pratap Simha · RSS
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