Category - dalits

Caste and rules create 'dual faith' Dalits in India

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:38:10 +0000

According to Indian government documents, Christians account for less than 10 percent of the population of the southern Karnataka state. But the proportion may be much higher because of the impact of caste and categorisation, research shows.

Christians and Muslims unite in defence of Dalits

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:52:51 +0000

Defying perceptions of widening division between the two faiths, Muslims have joined an Indian sit-in organized by Christians.

Indian Catholic bishops highlight plight of Muslims, Dalits and other minorities

staff writers — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Catholic Bishops in India have appealed for justice for the country's Muslim population as it faces increasing pressure from nationalists, alongside Christians. They have also highlighted the plight of Dalits (formerly known as 'untouchables') and other minority communities.