Status quo hampering upliftment of nomadic communities: Chetan Ahimsa
Chetan Ahimsa highlighted the ongoing struggles of nomadic communities in Bengaluru, emphasizing that the existing social system impedes their progress. Despite residing in the area for decades, these families lack essential services like water and electricity. He called for political will to address the deepening inequality faced by marginalized groups.
- ▪Chetan Ahimsa spoke about the challenges faced by nomadic communities in Bengaluru.
- ▪Many families have lived in the area since 1982 without basic amenities.
- ▪Ahimsa emphasized the need for political will to effect meaningful change.
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Social activist Chetan Ahimsa, on Sunday, said that the prevailing social system continues to hinder the progress of poor and nomadic communities. He was speaking after interacting with nomadic families residing in an open area in Bengaluru South, near Kakade Chowk.Mr. Ahimsa said that despite living in the area since 1982, the families continue to lack basic amenities such as drinking water and electricity. “Governments may have changed over the years, but their living conditions remain the same,” he said.He observed that while the economic influence of the affluent continues to grow, poor communities are still struggling to meet basic needs. He added that the system has deepened inequality and kept nomadic and marginalised groups out of the mainstream.Mr.
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