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<p data-start="219" data-end="479">The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to the Banaskantha Collector and Superintendent of Police, seeking an explanation within three days regarding allegations of caste-based discrimination in Kalyanpura village, Vav taluka.</p>
<p data-start="481" data-end="773">The issue stems from the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav, held from February 8 to 10, for the Shiva temple and three other temples in the village. Members of the Scheduled Caste community alleged that their contributions were not accepted for the religious event, prompting complaints to the NCSC.</p>
<p data-start="775" data-end="1122">According to reports, concerns about discrimination were first raised on January 16. Attempts to address the issue included discussions with temple administrators, local leaders, and government officials. Despite interventions from the Mamlatdar, local police, and DySP, no resolution was reached, and the contributions continued to be rejected.</p>
<p data-start="1124" data-end="1409">On February 9, Indravadan Barot formally escalated the matter by writing to the Chief Minister, with copies sent to the Minister of Social Justice, NCSC, district authorities, and the media. The event concluded on February 18, with the Dalit community maintaining a peaceful protest.</p>
<p data-start="1411" data-end="1559" data-is-last-node="">Following continued complaints, the NCSC has now directed the district administration to submit a detailed report on the incident within three days.</p>
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Concerns about discrimination were first raised on Jan 16

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Banaskantha officials get NCSC notice over claims of caste-based discrimination in donations

February 15, 2025 | 15:32 IST