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Also Known As Harijan • Depressed Class • Scheduled Caste • untouchable

Did You Know?

  • Upper caste individuals often refuse to buy from the few Scheduled Caste businesses that exist.
  • Police often refuse to prosecute crimes against members of the Scheduled Caste, and they sometimes perpetuate raids and beatings themselves.
  • Within the Scheduled Caste there are also hierarchies.

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Jagjivan Ram
Indian politician
Indian socio-politcal reformer B.R. Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Indian political leader