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SOUTHERN NEWS - TAMIL NADU Oct 14, 2007 Concern over socio-economic inequality Sunday October 14 2007 12:58 IST ENS CHENNAI: India cannot become a nation in the true sense of the term till untouchability and caste system remained in the society, said Balachandar Mungakar, Member, Planning Commission, Government of India. He was participating in the inauguration of a two-day national seminar organised by Dr Ambedkar Centre For Economic Studies, University of Madras, on 'Relevance of Buddhism in the Contemporary World' held on October 12 and 13. According to a press release here, Balachandar stressed the relevance of Buddhism in the contemporary world. He dealt in detail about socio-economic inequality in Indian society. President of the Dravidar Kazhagam K Veeramani stated that as Thanthai Periyar and Babasaheb Ambedkar were the two sides of the same coin, it was pertinent that the followers of Periyar followed Ambedkar. After the inaugural session, the first technical session was held in which six research papers were presented by scholars from different parts of the country. The second and third technical sessions were held on October 13. The seminar ended with a conclusion that Buddhism was relevant in contemporary India to resolve various burning issues, including casteism.
