‘Dalit members in local bodies need support’
The Hindu
Representations on issues facing Dalits submitted to SC panel chief
Representatives from several social organisations on Sunday submitted a memorandum to the Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Vijay Sampla, demanding support to Dalit members of local bodies and also action to prevent rising instances of harassment of women entrepreneurs from the community.
Representations were submitted to Mr. Sampla on the sidelines of an event organised by The Punjab Association here.
The representatives alleged that members of various local bodies from the Scheduled Castes had not been allowed to discharge their official duties.
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