Tag: Dalit conversion

By Muslim Mirror Network Dalits who converted to Buddhism Shorapur, Karnataka on Friday have said that the act represents an effort to remove the label of "untouchable" that they still bear, particularly in the state's rural areas. According to Dalit activist Devendra Hegde by embracing Buddhism they were not only rejecting Hinduism, which supports the caste system and oppression, but were also following in the footsteps of our master Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. According to him, "Baba Saheb" adopted Buddhism after learning about its tenets and the advantages it offers the human race,...