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"Caste discrimination is not new. It has been around for centuries. The case of the Dalits is so well known that the term ‘the untouchables’ is even a staple of European popular culture. But just because a hate, fear or prejudice has existed for a long time, that does not make it right or acceptable. There was no place for caste discrimination in the 20th century and there certainly should not be any now in the 21st century. The Indian Constitution is clear on this point. Articles 15 and 17 have outlawed and banned such discrimination since 1950. Yet to this day, it can be found not only in India but in other southern Asian communities worldwide. As the nation that was the first to struggle against caste discrimination, I believe that India should do more to support international measures against it. Actions at the United Nations and elsewhere are not targeted at the Republic of India, but are in fact attempts to help enforce said Republicʼs very principles, the fundamental principle that all Indian citizens are equal. India should indeed be a light against caste discrimination not only for itself but for the world."@en1
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