Dalit Muslim
Dalit Muslim refers to Hindu Untouchables also called Dalit converts to Islam.[1][2][3]
Background
Dalits have been oppressed in the Hindu society due to Caste system.Majority of Indian Muslims are lower caste Hindu converts including Dalits .Despite conversion Dalit converts have not overcome discrimination and oppression as the Caste System is strongly ingrained presence in Indian society.They have faced discrimination from within the Muslim community.[4][5][6]
Dr Aftab Alam, a political scientist states
But caste and untouchability is a lived reality for Muslims living in India and South Asia," And untouchability is the community's worst-kept secret."
Reservation
Muslim and Christian Dalit converts lose Reservation which is only is available to Dalits who follow Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism under the Indian Government Reservation policy.National Commission for Minorities has suggested extending reservation to Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Why are many Indian Muslims seen as untouchable?". Soutik Biswas. BBC. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Dalit Muslims". Outlook. 20 June 2002. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Dalit Muslims of India". Al Jazeera. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Backward Muslims protest denial of burial". Rediff. 6 March 2003. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "The 'Dalit Muslims' And The All-India Backward Muslim Morcha". Yoginder Sikand. Counter Currents. 20 September 2003. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Santosh Bhartiya (1 September 2008). Dalit And Minority Empowerment. Rajkamal Prakashan. pp. 326–. ISBN 978-81-267-1599-2. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "SC status for Dalit Muslims, Dalit Christians favoured". The Hindu. 5 April 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2016.