Dalit organizations storm Hindu temple, removed saffron flags to hoist dozens of blue flags

Bengaluru: Dalits hoisted dozens of Blue flags on the premises of a Hindu temple where allegedly a Dalit boy was fined for touching the divine stick belonging to the deity. However, the villagers have denied the allegations citing that the people who are performing the Pooja also belong to the ST community.  Also, a video of the incident is doing rounds on social media where it is being shown that hundreds of activists related to a Dalit organization have stormed the Hindu temple and hoisted flags which resemble Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar.  Netizens criticised the act The video also attracted criticism and … Continue reading Dalit organizations storm Hindu temple, removed saffron flags to hoist dozens of blue flags