The Hindu·1 min read·medium
Panel examining SC status for Dalit converts yet to submit report
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A government-appointed commission led by Justice K.G. Balakrishnan has missed its deadline to submit a report on granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit converts. The issue remains contentious as both the government and some existing SC associations oppose extending these benefits to those who have converted to Islam or Christianity.
Deadline for Justice K.G. Balakrishnan-led commission expired on June 10; govt. as well as some SC associations are not in granting SC status to Dalits who convert to Islam and Christianity
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