Satgama Khap Mahapanchayat Today on Ravi Azad Case; Dalits Protest Caste Angle

• A Mahapanchayat was called in Bhiwani regarding a case against farmer leader Ravi Azad, but the Dalit community is protesting it.
• The case against Ravi Azad involves an FIR filed under the SC/ST Act and for attempted kidnapping of a minor Dalit girl.
• The Dalit community demands a legal investigation, not a panchayat, and alleges the issue has taken on a caste dimension.
• They object to the victim's father's name being revealed and sought a ban on the Mahapanchayat from authorities.
• Ravi Azad, denying the charges, accused former minister JP Dalal of political conspiracy and insisted the Mahapanchayat would proceed.

Why It Matters: Legal case against farmer leader Ravi Azad fuels caste division.