INDIA: Corruption causes starvation in Musahar community in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

INDIA: Corruption causes starvation in Musahar community in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

The Musahar community, in Varanasi district, is socially and economically one of the most marginalized communities in India. The Musahar community falls under the category of Scheduled Caste. Although the practice of untouchability is a crime in Indian law the Musahar community is not allowed to enjoy social life with the mainstream society and to share common amenities in the village. Read more about INDIA: Corruption causes starvation in Musahar community in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh