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Discrimination, Inequality, and Poverty: A Dalit perspective by Tarsem Jodhan

Tarsem Jodhan

Tarsem Jodhan (R) at SBS Studio, Melbourne Source: SBS

Despite their numerical strength, Punjab's dalits have had little political power in effect. A former MLA and a workers union representative Tarsem Jodhan has expressed his concerns as the social and economic gap between the so-called upper castes and dalits persists even after 70 years of Indian independence.


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Despite their numerical strength, Punjab's dalits have had little political power in effect. A former MLA and a workers union representative Tarsem Jodhan has expressed his concerns as the social and economic gap between the so-called upper castes and dalits persists even after 70 years of Indian independence.



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