Data | Crimes against Dalits rising in UP, Rajasthan

One of the reasons for Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel to step down is rumoured to be the ongoing protests by the Dalits. The state has seen an average of 1000 crimes against the community per year since 2011. Data also shows that UP and Rajasthan have seen a steady rise in atrocities against Dalits since 2012.

August 03, 2016 05:01 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 01:45 pm IST

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