Upper Caste Hindus Threaten Immolation To Keep "Untouchables" Out Of Temple
Channel: Atheist Republic
Date: 06/06/2023

In an escalating conflict centered around the controversial topic of caste-based restrictions in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, tensions ran high as upper-caste Hindus in the village of Melpathi protested fiercely, even threatening self-immolation, to prevent Dalits (the group formerly known as "Untouchables") from entering the local Sri Dharmaraja Draupathi Amman temple. This incident, which reignited socio-religious tensions and even necessitated the deployment of law enforcement, has been brewing since April. Despite the Dalits registering a protest case about their prohibition from entering the temple, no further action was taken by authorities. This lack of response prompted the villagers to petition for their right to enter the temple. Tamil Nadu's Minister for Higher Education, K Ponmudy, publicly called for unity and religious equality, stressing the temple's inclusive administration by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department. However, the upper-caste Hindus remained defiant, staging fasting protests and threatening self-immolation. While local authorities managed to disperse the crowds and restore some order, the incident underlines the enduring challenges of caste discrimination.

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Upper Caste Hindus Threaten Immolation to Keep "Untouchables" Out of Temple
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