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Paswan Urges Centre to Take Action Against Temples Banning Dalits

Ram Vilas Paswan said that a case of conspiracy to kill BJP MP Tarun Vijay should be registered.

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  • Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) supremo, Ram Vilas Paswan, on Sunday, condemned the attack on BJP MP Tarun Vijay. On 20 May Vijay was attacked for for leading Dalits into a temple in Dehradun.

    Paswan urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to identify the temples and public places where their entry is prohibited and ensure that Dalits are allowed to enter.

  • Paswan said that despite having laws against untouchability, Dalits are still being prohibited from entering temples. The minister said a case of conspiracy to kill Vijay should be registered.

(With inputs from PTI.)

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