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Explain the causes and political implications of Dalit Movement.

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Causes for Dalit Movement: 

(a) Social injustice: As per the law of nature, all men are born equally. But in practice, equal treatment and equal opportunities were denied. Exploitation in society was widespread.

(b) Economic inequality: Dalits worked in the lands of upper caste class and were responsible for the wealth of feudalist upper castes. In spite of it, they were treated inhumanly and were not given proper share.

(c) Discrimination: It was rampant in all walks of life. They were not allowed to enter into the temples and not allowed to use the water from public ponds.

(d) Lack of awareness: Dalits were deprived of educational facilities which lead to lack of awareness. Hence atrocities mounted up. To create awareness dalit movement started.

Political Implications:

Legislative provisions in the constitution for Dalits are:

(a) As per Article 14, there should be equality before law. 

(b) As per Article 15(1) and (2) there should be no discrimination on the basis of caste. 

(c) As per Article 15(4) special provisions have been provided to the weaker sections. 

(d) As per Article 16 equal opportunities have been provided in public employment and reservation in appointment and promotion. 

(e) As per Article 17 untouchability has been prohibited. 

(f) As per Article 38 the state shall strive to promote welfare of the people minimize inequalities in income and eliminate inequalities in status, facilities and opportunities. 

(g) As per Article 39(a) the state shall direct its police towards securing right to adequate means of livelihood. 

(h) As per Article 46 there shall be no social injustice and exploitation on SC ST community. 

(i) As per Article 243D and 243T reservation has been provided for SC’s and STs in local body elections. 

(j) As per Article 332 reservation has been provided for SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

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