
Pajeetsingh
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The priest of Gatheda village, Uttar Pradesh, sits beside the idol of Ravidas, a 15th century mystic saint revered by a section of Dalits. In November 2016, this idol was desecrated, allegedly by three Muslim youth, sparking communal tension in the area. (Photo: Esha Paul/The Quint)