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India's untouchables rise up
Why those in the lowest Hindu caste in India are converting to move up the social scale
Why those in the lowest Hindu caste in India are converting to move up the social scale. The message of B. R. Ambedkar, one of the founders of modern India was a Dalit, the lowest Hindu caste. On his advice millions of Dalits have converted to Buddhism to escape their social lot in life. Presenter: Dan Isaacs.
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