Balaghat Caste Row: Dalit Youth Barred from Wearing Chola
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Balaghat Caste Row: Dalit Youth Barred from Hanuman Attire; Police Investigate
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News18•11-03-2026, 12:51
Balaghat Caste Row: Dalit Youth Barred from Hanuman Attire; Police Investigate
•A caste dispute erupted in Balaghat's Heerapur village over a youth wearing Lord Hanuman's attire for the annual Hanuman Jayanti procession.
•Nilay Sonwane, a Dalit youth, claims he was nominated but old committee members opposed him due to his caste, stating he couldn't perform worship.
•Anil Bisen, representing the opposing party, denies all allegations, calling them baseless and misrepresentations.
•The dispute escalated, leading to police involvement; Balaghat CSP Mayank Tiwari is investigating the matter.
•Initial police investigation has not confirmed claims of an earlier nominee's refusal or caste-based abuse, with efforts underway to resolve the issue.