I wholly endorse your Petition .On a priority basis it is necessary to wipe
out every social and economic custom and practice which perpetuates
untouchability in any form, the continuance of this practice is a reflection
on the state of our political society and the dominance of social and economic
groups which continue, in particular in rural India . Though even in urban
centres of several states in Northern India and Gujarat among other states
segregated housing is the rule.
Untouchability is racism , inhuman and an instrument of economic subjugation
and social humiliation . However unless those who are impacted by
untouchability and its consequences form an alliance with other weaker sections
it will not be possible to forge a social and political front to root out this
practice , this is where Dr. Ambedkar is relevant the necessity for struggle
and a clear analysis of the reasons why ?
Niloufer Bhagwat
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From: Stalin K
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 12:24 PM
Subject: No Dignity
VIDEO: Abolish untouchability in Karauli (Rajasthan)
Sign My Petition
Niloufer -
Last weekend, I was a guest on Satyamev Jayate with Aamir Khan
where we discussed the issue of untouchability and how this illegal practice is
still shockingly a part of Indian tradition.
In Dangariya village of Rajasthan, “lower caste” women are asked
to remove their footwear as they pass “upper caste” neighbourhoods. This has
been happening for several years, in spite of untouchability having been
declared illegal by the Constitution of India.
If these women wore slippers in front of the so called ‘upper
caste neighbourhoods’ they would be abused and their husbands would be troubled
for days.
To help these women get their dignity back, I have started a
petition on Change.org telling the District Magistrate of Karauli to abolish
untouchability and punish those who practice it.
On the show we saw examples of how support from the police and
authorities can help get rid of untouchability.
The DM of Karauli can help these women by enforcing strict laws
against untouchability and punishing those who practice it. We need 5000
signatures to put pressure on the DM and support these women lead a dignified
life.
Article 17 on the Constitution of India states Untouchability is
abolished and its practice in any form is punishable under law. Yet it’s a
practice that thousands still take part in several places like Dangariya.
The DM should ensure that this practice is abolished and these
women are provided adequate security to lead a dignified life.
Join me and help women in Dangariya village lead a dignified
life. Tell the District Magistrate of Karauli to end this tradition and provide
security to the dalit women who are forced to follow this tradition.
Thanks for taking action,
Stalin K,
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