Revenue Minister of Karnataka V. Srinivas Prasad has said that “discrimination and exploitation” of people based on caste is still prevalent. He was speaking after inaugurating an event to celebrate the 123rd birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, organised by the BHEL SC/ST Welfare Association at the Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), in Bangalore. Mr. Prasad said, “The most inhuman ways of harassment are taking place despite people voicing their concerns through various organisations.” N. Manjunatha Prasad, Managing Director, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), said that only some people from such communities had progressed, while others were still grappling with poverty and illiteracy. There was a need for those who have progressed to take along those who had been left behind. Mr. Prasad said Mr. Ambedkar’s message to people was to get educated and to progress.
CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION STILL PREVALENT
Revenue Minister of Karnataka V. Srinivas Prasad has said that “discrimination and exploitation” of people based on caste is still prevalent. He was speaking after inaugurating an event to celebrate the 123rd birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar,
