Dalit Elderly Man Allegedly Humiliated in Caste-Based Incident

A controversy erupted after an elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick his own urine in a caste-based incident in Lucknow. The accused, allegedly affiliated with RSS, was arrested. The incident triggered widespread condemnation from political leaders and led to calls for strict action against the perpetrator.

An investigation has been launched following an alleged incident where a Dalit elderly man was forced to lick his own urine. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak assured strict action against the guilty, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting marginalized communities.

The incident occurred near Sheetla Temple in Lucknow, sparking widespread outrage. Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad condemned the act as a shameful display of a caste-based mindset, demanding the perpetrator's arrest under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Political leaders like AAP's Sanjay Singh and Congress have criticized the alleged RSS links of the accused, while the police insist no such affiliations exist. The controversial act is seen as a reflection of deep-rooted systemic issues within certain social ideologies.

(With inputs from agencies.)