Dalit

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Dalit is a religious caste in Hinduism. The caste is deemed "untouchable" by followers of the religion. While the caste system has since been abolished in India,[1] the persecution of Dalits is still practiced in Indian society.

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  1. Constitution of India, Government of India, 2011