Governor, R.N. Ravi on Sunday charged that social discrimination was still prevalent in various parts of the State. He also said Sanathana Dharma cannot be eradicated.
Addressing a gathering at a Siva Kulathar Cultural event organised by the Tamizh Seva Sangam at Ozhugacheri hamlet near Anaikkarai in Thanjavur, Mr. Ravi said reports of wearing of caste bands, mixing of human excreta in water tank, denial of permission for a section people into temples had reflected the practice of untouchability in the State. This evil practice could only be eradicated by social reform and not by vote bank politics, he said.
Stating that social and spiritual equality must be the goal of every citizen, Mr. Ravi said the resurgence of what he described as ‘Bharathiya Dharma’ alone would help achieve this.
