Andhra Pradesh Commission orders removal of illegal Rajam Dalit takeovers
India
Big move in Andhra Pradesh: the State Commission for Scheduled Castes just ordered officials to remove illegal takeovers from Dalit-owned lands and graveyards in Rajam.
This comes after 45 complaints from villagers of various places.
Commission member Ravada Seetharam met with local authorities on Thursday to push for action.
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Seetharam asked officers to investigate each complaint and make sure justice is served.
He also called for 22% of municipal development projects in Rajam to be set aside for Scheduled Castes societies, so Dalit voices are heard where it matters.
All findings will be sent up as a report for the Commission's chairperson, aiming to protect community rights and resolve these land issues for good.