Outcry Over Inhumane Treatment of Elderly Dalit Man Near Lucknow Temple

An incident on the outskirts of Lucknow has sparked significant political and social uproar. An elderly Dalit man allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple on Diwali has brought caste issues to the forefront once again.

According to police reports, Swami Kant accused Rampal Rawat, the Dalit man, of urination, leading to the humiliating act. While opposed parties have criticized the BJP over the incident, authorities have arrested the accused under multiple charges.

The event has escalated into a political firestorm with parties like Congress condemning the act as a blot on humanity, further alleging it reflects anti-Dalit mentality inherent in certain political groups. Investigations continue as conflicting accounts of the event emerge.