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Uproar over Dalit woman’s roadside delivery amid untouchability allegations

Uproar over Dalit woman’s roadside delivery amid untouchability allegations
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Uproar escalated on Friday (October 2, 2026) after a video went viral showing a Dalit woman who was allegedly denied admission at the government hospital in Bhadohi district during labour pain and forced to deliver outside the hospital in public.

While the victim’s family and Opposition parties alleged untouchability, claiming feudal elements are running the government in Uttar Pradesh, the authorities said disciplinary action has been taken against personnel found guilty of partial negligence. 

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 3, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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