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India’s Supreme Court to hear 'untouchable' Christians' plea for equality
India’s Supreme Court to hear 'untouchable' Christians' plea for equality

India’s affirmative action policy for Dalits excludes Muslims and Christians. A petition filed by several human rights activists and Christian organizations is challenging the policy’s constitutionality.

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Asia, News, Politics, ReligionAvinash GiriAvinash Giri, Christian Dalit, Dalit, Catholic Church in India, caste discrimination, caste system, Hindu nationalist, Indian Constitution, affirmative action, caste reservation, India supreme court, untouchable, religious discrimination, Primary Feature, Christianity, Secondary Feature, Supreme CourtComment
Christian and Muslim leaders ask Indians to 'vote wisely' as Modi eyes re-election
Christian and Muslim leaders ask Indians to 'vote wisely' as Modi eyes re-election

(NEWS ANALYSIS) India’s general election opens polls April 11 to May 19, with the final count expected May 23. Leaders of India’s minority faith communities are telling their flocks to elect candidates committed to pluralism and respect for everybody’s faiths amidst growing intolerance blamed on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party.

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