Dalit forum supports DMK-led alliance

Tamil Nadu Paraiyar Peravai, a Dalit organisation, today extended support to the DMK-led Democratic Progressive Alliance in the May 8 Assembly elections.

Talking to reporters here, Samuel Paraiyar, its General Secretary, said the DMK's promise of providing two acres of land to the poor would benefit Dalits.

"If rice is sold for Rs two per kg through PDS, it will benefit poor people in rural areas. Most of the poor are Dalits," he said.(more...)

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