Dalit New Bride Defies Attack, Leads Wedding Event Procession in Udaipur

Udaipur New Bride Rides High After Caste-Based Harassment

Udaipur, Rajasthan– Pooja Meghwal, a Dalit woman, opposed caste discrimination by riding a mare in a symbolic bindoli procession on May 7, days after being forcibly removed from a similar procession on April 29

• Preliminary Attack: Meghwal’s first procession was stopped and attacked by people purportedly objecting to her riding a mare as a result of her caste.
• Symbolic Demonstration: The 2nd procession, led by Bhim Military, intended to assert equality and demonstration versus consistent caste-based discrimination.
• FIR Lodged: An FIR was submitted pertaining to the first assault, calling several people.
• Needs for Justice: Activists demand further examination and action versus caste discrimination widespread in Rajasthan.

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