Gujarat: Minister meets Dalits but boycott continues

Ahmedabad | Saturday | 11th May, 2019

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Meanwhile, Ishwar Parmar, Social Justice and Empowerment minister has announced a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for the victims mentioned in the FIR. POLICE COVERFearing backlash from a section of villagers, a Dalit groom Friday took out his wedding procession under police protection in Sabarkantha district. ALSO READ: Ahmedabad: Dalit groom rides horse, community faces boycottDalit leader Jignesh Mewani also visited the village and met with the community members. Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel met the villagers on Friday to ensure law and order is maintained in the village. The Dalit community faced backlash a day after five people were arrested for boycotting a Dalit family after a groom rode a horse as part of a marriage procession..