Thakur-dominated UP village witnesses first ever Dalit baraat
- | Sunday | 15th July, 2018
The baraat took the tour of village on the pre-decided route which passed via Thakur community homes. I’m happy, that my husband's efforts have finally broken the age old tradition of Thakur men suppressing the Dalit community." The entire stretch from Hathras-Kasganj border to Nizampur village was marked by armed police personnel. Neither I nor my community were against the Thakur community, but were against the idea of prejudice and bias on the base of caste. "Ajay (who goes by first name), a local resident who witnessed Sanjay’s baraat arrival to Nizampur village, said, "We never saw such a tight security for a wedding.
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