National Resistance Day: Groups Across Political Lines Unite Against Dilution of SC/ST Act

The protests happened on the same day as International Workers’ Day to highlight the interplay between caste and class issues.

500 groups, ranging from Left organizations to Dalit and Adivasi groups, came together in over 70 cities across 22 states to protest against the dilution of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The protests happened on the same day as International Workers’ Day to highlight the interplay between caste and class issues.