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.
