(Siddhartha Kumar)
Dear ,
Dalit Christian leaders across India will protest injustices related
to Dalit believers on August 26, 2008. Due to caste oppression,
Dalits are often unable to qualify for civil job positions based on a
lack of education, training or experience. Because of this
disadvantage, Indian law guarantees civil jobs for Dalits through a
“reservation” system that requires a designated number of job
positions to be filled by Dalit workers. These reserved employment
spots are not available to Dalits who profess Christian or Muslim
beliefs. In response to this discrimination, thousands of Dalit
Christians plan to peacefully protest by blocking the trains at
railway stations in the major cities of India for thirty minutes on
August 26 with the goal of gaining national attention for this
injustice.
From now through August 26th, please pray that the demonstration will:
remain peaceful
attract national media attention for the issue of rights for Dalit
Christians and Muslims
effectively mobilize thousands of Dalit Christians and other supporters
Thank you for your prayers.
Sincerely,
The Dalit Freedom Network Team
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