The temple administration controlled by upper caste Hindus constructed a barbed wire untouchability fence to prevent the members of dalit community from utilising the temple grounds. The fence is denying the children of a nearby primary school from accessing a playground.

Ashok, a young factory worker and local leader of a prominent left-wing youth organization, DYFI, belonged to the Dalit, ‘untouchable’ oppressed caste

Ambedkar, who was born into the Dalit community (the former untouchable castes), overcame great suffering to emerge as one of the foremost leaders of both the community, and the Indian people.