Dalit Candidate Akanksha’s Home Visit by General Category Supporters Triggers Local Controversy in Shimla
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Dalit Candidate Akanksha’s Home Visit by General Category Supporters Triggers Local Controversy in Shimla
The upcoming Zila Parishad elections in Tiyali ward of Shimla district have turned into a larger social and political debate, with the spotlight on 22-year-old Akanksha, who is contesting from a women-reserved seat. Akanksha, a Dalit candidate, is facing five rivals, including Priyamvada Singh, a member of the erstwhile Rana royal family of Ratesh. The contest has drawn attention beyond local politics, highlighting the intersection of caste, gen…
In the midst of Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh, the issue of “untouchability” has become hot. The controversy started over having 'dinner' at the house of a Dalit candidate seems to be turning into a debate about social boycott and constitution versus conservatism. In fact, last day, two CPI leaders had dinner at the house of a Dalit candidate contesting elections from the Tiali district ward of Thiyog. During this time, someone made a …
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