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The Dalit samaj in the city too wants to lay its claim to Hanuman temple in Navsari Bazaar. Surat: Many people belonging to Dalit community will take out a march to lay claim to Kshetrapad Hanuman Dada Temple located in Navsari Bazaar in the city on January 7. However, the administration has failed to take necessary action, he said, adding that they will be taking along with them a Dalit priest to perform puja at the temple. He worked to connect all Indian communities from north to south and east to west.”Samast Dalit Samaj leader Suresh Sonavane told TOI, “Dalits in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have reacted by attempting to take possession of the Hanuman temples after Yogi’s remarks. Yogiji is a sadhu sant and we are happy that he believes in Varna vyastha.”The Dalit leaders will offer floral tributes at the statue of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar on Ring Road on January 7 and then move towards Kshetrapad Hanuman Dada Temple.Sonavane said the Dalit samaj had given an ultimatum to district collector last week to hand over the management of Kshetrapad Hanuman Dada Temple to the community within seven days..