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Revision as of 21:45, 17 June 2006 by Maleabroad (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The term Dalit Christian (sometimes Christian Dalit) is used to describe those Christians who have converted to Christianity from Hinduism and are categorized as Dalits in Hindu, Christian and Islamic society. Hindu Dalits are referred to as "Harijans" while the Islamic Dalits are categorised as "Muhajir." Such people on conversion lose the privileges they were getting as a backward caste. This is a controversial issue in India.
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Further reading
- "Are Christian Dalits entitled to reservation? - Times of India article dated February 11, 2005
- "SC to examine legality of quota for Dalit Christians" - The Indian Express article dated February 12, 2005