04-03-2009, 06:08 AM
Outlook -article - 'Loss of Faith'
Hindus say the Dalit Pana Christians declare themselves Hindus in state surveys to corner land and affirmative action benefits meant for SCs and STsâsomething they aren't entitled to. (A household survey was cancelled recently after it emerged that the majority of the riot-affected Christians had earlier declared themselves as Hindus.) The state has now launched an inquiry.
Hindus say the Dalit Pana Christians declare themselves Hindus in state surveys to corner land and affirmative action benefits meant for SCs and STsâsomething they aren't entitled to. (A household survey was cancelled recently after it emerged that the majority of the riot-affected Christians had earlier declared themselves as Hindus.) The state has now launched an inquiry.