In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a 60-year-old Dalit man, Rampal Rawat, was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple in Lucknow after being accused of urinating there on Diwali evening. The ruling BJP government is being criticised for failing to protect marginalised communities. The incidents have triggered widespread outrage, with people demanding strict action against the humiliation.

According to reports, the incident occurred at the Sheetla Maataa temple in Kakori, where Rawat had gone to drink water. According to police, the accused, identified as Swami Kant alias “Pammu,” confronted Rawat and, despite Rawat’s denial, allegedly hurled casteist abuses and forced him to lick the ground.

The accused has been arrested and booked under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled

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