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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The word "Harijan" is clearly written on the poster, even though the Central Government and constitutional bodies have previously banned its use.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Pradeep Ahirwar's August 2020 letter to the Chief Minister regarding the use of the term 'Harijan'.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The poster for the proposed "Shri Ramcharit Manas & Shiv Pran Pratishtha" and "Save Democracy Mahasammelan" scheduled for April 20,  in village Bheda, mentions words like "Panch, Sarpanch, Harijan, Adivasi, Kisan, Mazdoor". ]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://en.themooknayak.com/labourer/casr-condemns-nia-targeting-of-labour-activist-shiv-kumar-demands-fir-quashed</loc>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ CASR stated that it stands in unwavering solidarity with Shiv Kumar and all activists facing repression under the guise of conspiracy and counter-terror investigations. ]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Around five years ago, Shiv Kumar was abducted by the Haryana Police during the historic farmers' protest and subjected to brutal custodial torture. CASR said his case is currently pending before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which has already acknowledged that he was tortured and has sought action against the responsible police officials.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://en.themooknayak.com/discussion-interview/from-promises-to-betrayal-how-the-bjp-turned-the-dhangars-into-pawns-in-cultural-politics</loc>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The BJP government has been reluctant to give power to the Dhangars, from political representation to financial provision.]]></image:caption>
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