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Odisha crematorium drops Brahmin tag
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 21, 2023
The Kendrapada municipality in Odisha has changed the name of a crematorium from 'Brahmin Samsan' to 'Swargadwar' after facing criticism for being exclusive to Brahmins. The decision came after locals and Dalit leaders raised concerns about caste discrimination. The civic body has now allowed all Hindus to perform the last rites...
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Odisha
State in Eastern India
The BJP move is seen as the party's big push to woo farmers as nearly 76% of the population in Odisha is involved in farming, and paddy is the dominant crop...
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Kendrapara
City in Odisha, India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of favoring Delhi billionaires and alleged Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik serves only elites. At a rally in Kendrapara, he..
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Dalit
Marginalized castes in India and other South Asian countries
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Tamil Nadu
State in southern India
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