Kuwait: The Indian Social Forum (ISF) Kuwait has hailed the spectacular victory of Dalit activist Jignesh Mevani from Vadgam constituency in the Gujarat Assembly elections.
ISF General Secretary, Rafeek Manchi in a statement congratulated the 35-year-old Dalit leader who has led a campaign for empowerment of Dalits, who are considered as ‘lower castes’ in the Indian caste hierarchy.
Manchi appreciated Mevani’s effort in organizing movements against atrocities on Dalits in Una and also leading a ‘Freedom March’ demanding the Gujarat government to allocate agricultural land to Dalits.
The Indian Social Forum also congratulated the people of Vadgam constituency for electing the young community leader.
“With the victory of Jignesh Mevani, the flame of hope begins to flicker again among the backward classes,” ISF stated in its press release.
